Unit investment trusts (UIT) buy a fixed portfolio of securities and allows investors to redeem their "units," similar to a mutual fund.  ( 20 min )

Sept. 30 of the year after an IRA owner's death is the deadline for determining if an IRA has a designated beneficiary or beneficiaries.  ( 19 min )

Universal life (UL) insurance is permanent life insurance with an investment savings component.  ( 21 min )

Retirement is looming for many Gen Xers, but it’s not too late to save with a Roth IRA.  ( 17 min )

Ruim 1,5 miljoen Nederlanders hebben een motorrijbewijs, het grootste aantal ooit. Vooral in Drenthe is het rijbewijs populair. Dat melden BOVAG en dataverzamelaar RDC. Uit de cijfers blijkt ook dat komende maand de 800.000e motor wordt verkocht.  ( 3 min )

Vuilnisophalers hebben hun bezems neergelegd, half maart kunnen we een landelijke ziekenhuisstaking verwachten en medewerkers in het streekvervoer gaan woensdag en vrijdag opnieuw staken voor een betere cao. Krijgt een staker salaris uitbetaald?  ( 5 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Shares of Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. plummeted the most on record in Sydney after the pizza chain operator said its first-half earnings fell as customers spurned price increases meant to offset inflationary pressures.Most Read from BloombergHow Much Do Investors Say They Need to Retire? At Least $3 MillionMcKinsey Plans to Eliminate About 2,000 Jobs in One of Its Biggest Rounds of CutsRussia’s War on Ukraine, China’s Rise Expose US Military FailingsWorld’s Largest Four-Day Wo  ( 46 min )

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Inflation, interest rates, and recession – these are the bogeymen of investing, and they’ve been watching over our shoulders for the past year. We all know the story by now, the rate of inflation, at 6.4%, is still high, the Federal Reserve is hiking rates in an attempt to push back against high prices, and that could tip the economy into recession. At a time like this, investors are showing a growing interest in finding strong defensive portfolio moves. It’s a mindset that naturally turns us to  ( 48 min )

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The shareholder's lawyers argue that the compensation package should be voided because it was dictated by Musk and the product of sham negotiations with...  ( 24 min )

The drop in Occidental Petroleum stock is prompting speculation that Berkshire Hathaway may be resuming purchases of the oil and gas company  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve officials could shed light on how many policymakers saw the case for a larger interest-rate increase at their last meeting and whether they anticipated the need to take rates higher than previously thought to tame persistently high inflation.Most Read from BloombergHow Much Do Investors Say They Need to Retire? At Least $3 MillionMcKinsey Plans to Eliminate About 2,000 Jobs in One of Its Biggest Rounds of CutsRussia’s War on Ukraine, China’s Rise Expose US Military  ( 49 min )

U.S. stocks posted sharp declines on Tuesday, Feb. 21, with interest rate concerns and reports from retailers weighing on the markets.  ( 1 min )

General Mills (GIS) shares moved higher after the cereal and pet food maker increased its outlook for fiscal 2023.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Home Depot (HD) declined after the retailer posted weaker-than-expected fourth quarter sales and lackluster 2023 guidance.  ( 1 min )

General Mills (GIS) shares moved higher after the cereal and pet food maker increased its outlook for fiscal 2023.  ( 10 min )

Rates on the best-paying CDs edged slightly up in a handful of terms this week, though the top nationwide rate was flat in the majority of terms, and the longest-duration CDs actually saw a decline in their leading rate.  ( 11 min )

Shares of Home Depot (HD) declined after the retailer posted weaker-than-expected fourth quarter sales and lackluster 2023 guidance.  ( 10 min )

U.S. stocks posted sharp declines on Tuesday, Feb. 21, with interest rate concerns and reports from retailers weighing on the markets.  ( 10 min )

The fate of President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program now rests with the Supreme Court. Our timeline shows the key events leading to this point.  ( 11 min )

Best Buy credit card offers promotional financing and cash-back rewards to incentivize higher spending.  ( 17 min )

Universal life insurance gives consumers flexibility, while whole life insurance offers consistent premiums and guaranteed cash value accumulation.  ( 19 min )

Some areas expect strong Spring season even as higher rates, lack of inventory, weigh on sales  ( 12 min )

Moderna, which spearheaded development of the first vaccines for COVID-19, faces a challenging outlook as vaccination rates increase and infection rates fall.  ( 12 min )

Personal loan rates are slightly cheaper this week for those with better credit scores, while average rates increased for those in the Fair and Poor credit tiers.  ( 11 min )

Alibaba reports December quarter results Feb. 23. Adjusted earnings per share is predicted to decline, despite China's reopening after strict COVID lockdown measures.  ( 11 min )

Notional value is a term often used to value the underlying asset in a derivatives trade. It refers to the total value of assets in a leveraged position.  ( 19 min )

A traditional IRA allows individuals to direct pre-tax income toward investments that can grow tax-deferred.  ( 23 min )

Walmart (WMT) shares rebounded from earlier losses and are rising as the nation's biggest brick-and-mortar retailer posted solid fiscal 2023 fourth quarter results and raised its dividend, but issued weaker-than-expected guidance as inflation impacts consumer spending.  ( 10 min )

Sales of previously owned homes fell in January for the 12th consecutive month, to their lowest level since October of 2010, as high prices and mortgage rates continued to limit housing affordability.  ( 10 min )

The terms saving and investing are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are very different and extremely important to understand.  ( 20 min )

Married filing separately is a tax status for couples who choose to record their incomes, exemptions, and deductions on separate tax returns.  ( 17 min )

Time horizon investing requires planning, setting goals, and selecting the right investments.  ( 15 min )

Liz Young, Chief Investment Strategist at SoFi, climbs back aboard The Express to explain why investors may be overly optimistic right now, and what key signals to watch for in the coming months to tell us that the coast is really clearing. Plus, consumer credit stretches to new all-time highs as the Federal Reserve battles sticky high inflation. We discuss why this may become an even bigger problem as the economy slows.  ( 11 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages have climbed again, building on an ascent over the past week and a half that has raised the average almost four-tenths of a point to its highest mark since very early January.  ( 12 min )

How do developed countries deploy trillions of dollars in government money toward more sustainable infrastructure projects, and what's holding them back? Chris Lewis, the head of the Global Infrastructure team at EY, joins the show to talk about which countries are doing it right, which industries have the most wind and money at their backs, and what governments need to do in order to accelerate progress.  ( 10 min )

A 401(k) plan is a tax-advantaged retirement account offered by many employers. There are two basic types—traditional and Roth. Here's how they work.  ( 26 min )

Disruptions in stock patterns are known as gaps. Learn how you can earn money by analyzing these disruptions in normal price patterns.  ( 21 min )

5 Things to Know Before Markets Open  ( 10 min )

"Animal spirits" is a term used by economist John Maynard Keynes to explain how human emotions can drive financial decision-making in volatile times.  ( 14 min )

Money in an individual retirement account (IRA) can work harder for you than money in a savings account. Here are some IRA facts you need to know.  ( 16 min )

Regulation Y, issued by the Federal Reserve, governs corporate bank holding company practices as well as the practices of state-member banks.  ( 13 min )

High-beta stocks are volatile and present profitable trading opportunities, but not without risk.  ( 15 min )

Binnen- en buitenlandse gasten boekten vorig jaar meer overnachtingen dan ooit in Nederland. Vooral hotels waren populair, blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 3 min )

Prijzen van koopwoningen waren in januari 1,5 procent hoger dan een maand eerder. Het was voor het eerst sinds juli dat de prijzen maand op maand zijn gestegen.  ( 3 min )

Personeel in het streekvervoer zal ook op dinsdag 28 februari en donderdag 2 maart het werk neerleggen als tegen die tijd nog niet aan de eisen is voldaan. Dat maakt vakbond CNV bekend.  ( 3 min )

Schiphol gaat het aantal reizigers dat in de meivakantie 's ochtends vanaf de luchthaven vertrekt met 5 procent beperking. Dat komt neer op een paar duizend reizigers per dag. De maatregel geldt van eind maart tot half mei. In de week voor Pasen zullen de hele dag minder reizigers gebruik kunnen maken van de luchthaven, vertelt een woordvoerder aan NU.nl.  ( 3 min )

Mensen die in het verleden te weinig AOW-premie hebben betaald, worden niet langer gekort op hun uitkering. Minister Carola Schouten (Pensioenen) komt dinsdag met een wetswijziging, omdat de sanctie te vaak "onrechtvaardig uitpakt" en moeilijk uit te voeren is.  ( 3 min )

De Duitse regering is in gesprek met TenneT om de Duitse activiteiten van de Nederlandse netbeheerder te kopen. De overnameprijs ligt tussen de 20 miljard en 25 miljard euro, zeggen ingewijden tegen persbureau Bloomberg. De onderhandelingen zouden volgens de bronnen enkele maanden kunnen duren.  ( 3 min )

De overheid moet per direct stoppen met de grootschalige verzameling van gegevens over vliegtuigpassagiers, meldt de Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) dinsdag. Deze dataverzameling is een ernstige schending van de privacy van Nederlanders.  ( 3 min )

Het bestuur van medisch technologiebedrijf Philips ziet af van de bonussen over vorig jaar. Dat hebben de raad van commissarissen en het bestuur gezamenlijk besloten. De resultaten vielen tegen doordat het bedrijf nog altijd worstelt met problemen rond ademhalingsapparatuur.  ( 3 min )

De economie van Rusland heeft vorig jaar maar beperkt last gehad van de westerse sancties vanwege de oorlog in Oekraïne. De krimp kwam uit op 2,1 procent. Dat zegt het Russische statistiekbureau Rosstat. Maar ook instituten uit het westen zijn het daarmee eens.  ( 4 min )

Is YouTube verantwoordelijk voor de video's die gebruikers op het platform publiceren? Over die vraag gaat een Amerikaanse rechter zich buigen. De uitspraak kan verstrekkende gevolgen hebben voor de toekomst van het internet.  ( 4 min )

Vakbonden hebben stakingen aangekondigd in meer dan 50 ziekenhuizen in maart, omdat vandaag een ultimatum voor hun eis voor een loonsverhoging van 10 procent verliep. De looneis van de bonden is te hoog, zeggen ziekenhuizen. Alleen via een bijdrage van honderden miljoenen van zorgminister Ernst Kuipers kan het loon toch flink omhoog.  ( 5 min )

Een forse loonsverhoging voor ziekenhuispersoneel is voorlopig ver weg. Vakbonden hebben stakingen aangekondigd in meer dan 50 ziekenhuizen in maart, omdat vandaag een ultimatum voor hun looneis verliep. De looneis van de bonden is te hoog, zeggen ziekenhuizen. Alleen via een bijdrage van honderden miljoenen van zorgminister Ernst Kuipers kan het loon toch flink omhoog.  ( 4 min )

Bedrijven in de olie- en gassector weten de uitstoot van het sterke broeikasgas methaan nauwelijks te beperken. Ook de uitstoot uit kolenmijnen bleef vorig jaar ongeveer vlak.  ( 4 min )

De economie van Rusland heeft afgelopen jaar maar beperkt last gehad van de westerse sancties vanwege de oorlog in Oekraïne. De krimp kwam volgens het Russische statistiekbureau Rosstat uit op 2,1 procent, en dat is minder dan eerdere schattingen van experts. Vooral het vele exporteren van grondstoffen voorkwam grotere schade aan de oorlogskas.  ( 3 min )

Nederlanders vinden het steeds belangrijker om mooie nagels te hebben. Het aantal nagelstylisten in ons land nam de afgelopen vijf jaar dan ook flink toe. "Mijn agenda is continu vol", vertelt nagelstylist Marijn Baijer.  ( 3 min )

Shopify's stock nabbed an upgrade Tuesday as a D.A. Davidson analyst sees an "attractive entry point" into a name that's been crunched in the wake of earnings.  ( 24 min )

PayPal Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Dan Schulman just did something "unusual" for a departing executive.  ( 24 min )

Stocks moving in after hours: Coinbase, Palo Alto Networks, Caesars, Toll Brothers  ( 46 min )

“With consumption and inflation reheating, risks of a hard landing resembling a boom/bust are growing,” Lisa Shalett, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s CIO, warns.  ( 47 min )

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U.S. stocks suffered worst day since mid-December on Tuesday as the yield on the 2-year Treasury note jumped to near multiyear high.  ( 26 min )

If you’re wondering how to trade the AI craze spurred by ChatGPT, researchers at Baird say they have you covered.  ( 46 min )

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It's a tech-astrophe out there. But you have options.  ( 48 min )

Palo Alto Networks Inc. shares rallied in the extended session Tuesday after the cybersecurity company reported another beat-and-raise quarter.  ( 23 min )

Coinbase Global Inc. on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter results that beat estimates, and said the crypto market had "improved" so far in the first quarter.  ( 24 min )

Nvidia Corp. earnings received a warmup Tuesday as Microsoft Corp. and the graphics-processing-unit giant announced a new partnership.  ( 24 min )

Norfolk Southern's stock has fallen enough since the Feb. 3 Ohio train derailment that Wolfe Research analyst Scott Group has turned bullish.  ( 24 min )

A large majority of participating businesses said they would continue with the four-day workweek, even though the trial run is now complete.  ( 25 min )

U.S. stocks are on track for their worst day of 2023 as rising yields finally take a toll.  ( 26 min )

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Super rich people may avoid paying more than $160 billion in taxes every year, the Treasury says. Here are some strategies they use to do that.  ( 50 min )

‘My worry is that if my debit card ever gets stolen and there are fraudulent charges, that money comes directly out of my checking account.’  ( 26 min )

The monthly market report from Zillow said that typical U.S. home values fell in December by 0.1%.  ( 24 min )

The U.S. stock market, as measured by the S&P 500, appears to be exiting the 'best era' for earnings growth in decades, according to Bank of America.  ( 25 min )

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How attractive fixed-income investments are right now is a testament to these times of high inflation and high share prices.  ( 23 min )

Tesla Inc. reportedly is on the prowl for its own lithium-mining company, and losses are pilling up for the stocks of lithium producers.  ( 24 min )

We are entering into what could be a prolonged battle over the future of Social Security and Medicare.  ( 25 min )

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler thinks the cryptocurrency industry is playing a game with his agency. He has said that companies are well aware of what they have to do to operate legally within the U.S., but they’ve decided not to do it – some of them in open scorn of the regulator.  ( 50 min )

Surging house prices and gold-plated pensions have helped to drive a wave of early retirement since the pandemic, MPs have been told.  ( 47 min )

The company's use of restricted stock units for a large part of staff compensation is leaving pay for 2023 between 15% and 50% lower than the forecasts given to workers, The Wall Street Journal reported.  ( 23 min )

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Transforming Lumen will take a "huge mindset shift," CEO Kate Johnson said.  ( 17 min )

Walmart reported its fiscal 2023 fourth-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates, but updated its outlook as inflation remains.  ( 47 min )

Michael Burry’s fame spread far and wide after his exploits were documented in the Big Short – the book - and later the movie - that told the story of Burry’s success in betting against the housing market during the financial crisis of 2008. That was a move that turned out to be a hugely profitable one. Burry went short then and hasn’t been shy in issuing repeated warnings on the current state of the market, either. In addition to some recent enigmatic tweets that hint at looming disaster, Burry  ( 49 min )

The Oracle of Omaha knows how to beat inflation. So ride his coattails.  ( 48 min )

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Home improvement retailer Home Depot Inc (NYSE: HD) reported fourth-quarter FY22 sales growth of 0.3% year-on-year to $35.83 billion, marginally missing the consensus of $35.97 billion. Customer transactions for the quarter fell 6%. Comparable sales decreased 0.3%, and comparable sales in the U.S. slipped 0.3%. Gross profit rose 0.5% Y/Y to $11.9 billion. The operating margin was 13.3%, and operating income for the quarter fell 1.5% to $4.75 billion. The operating expenses increased 1.9% Y/Y to  ( 46 min )

The company's blockbuster move to buy game developer Activision Blizzard is under scrutiny from regulators globally amid competition concerns.  ( 24 min )

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JD.Com, Inc (NASDAQ: JD) is eyeing a 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) subsidy campaign against the budget shopping app PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PDD) in Early March to compete. The subsidies will cover JD.Com's self-operated online shops and storefronts set up by third parties on its platform, SCMP reports. In December, JD.Com founder Richard Liu Qiangdong criticized his lieutenants for diverging from a low-price strategy and other strategic missteps. "Losing the low-price reputation will roil the  ( 46 min )

If you're approaching retirement age, chances are you need to brush up on your Social Security knowledge. A recent MassMutual poll found that most people nearing retirement age don't know the ins and outs of this vital safety net program. … Continue reading → The post 65% of People Struggled With These Social Security Questions: Can You Get Them Right? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Deciding between a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) and a Roth IRA can be difficult. Choosing when or if you should convert your IRA funds to a Roth account can be even more daunting. Experts commonly recommend that investors compare … Continue reading → The post When Should You Consider a Roth Conversion? Vanguard Has an Answer appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Once you have $1 million in assets, you can look seriously at living entirely off the returns of a portfolio. After all, the S&P 500 alone averages 10% returns per year. Setting aside taxes and down-year investment portfolio management, a … Continue reading → The post How Much Interest Can You Earn on $1 million? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 51 min )

After beginning the year at record levels, global events have caused market volatility to jump and equities to fall. The S&P 500 Index is experiencing its first major correction since 2020, so investors are understandably looking to safeguard their assets. … Continue reading → The post Schwab Says This Can Double Your Retirement Savings appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

For anyone who anticipates retiring one day, planning is critical. This means saving throughout your career, calculating your future Social Security benefits and anticipating your expenses in retirement. But retirement planning for high-net-worth individuals can be even more complex. These … Continue reading → The post High-Net-Worth Retirement Planning Guide appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 54 min )

"We returned to mid-single digit organic growth as we execute our strategy," CEO Geoff Martha said in a statement.  ( 23 min )

Shares of major retailers Walmart and Home Depot are dropping in early Tuesday trading after the two companies issued disappointing forecasts about the year ahead. In recent action: Retail bellwether Walmart's stock fell 1.4%. Home Depot's shares declined 4%. Walmart gave a cautious outlook f  ( 25 min )

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Walmart on Tuesday reported strong sales during the holiday season as budget-conscious consumers looking for better deals flocked to its stores. But consumers are now focusing more on necessities like groceries, which has left the company with a glut of excess inventory and dented profits it could make from high-margin discretionary merchandise.  ( 47 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Rajiv Jain is everything that Cathie Wood isn’t. Most Read from BloombergHow Much Do Investors Say They Need To Retire? At Least $3 MillionPutin Says Russia to Suspend New START Nuke Pact ParticipationWorld’s Largest Four-Day Work Week Trial Finds Few Are Going BackThe Biden White House Operated Under Cloak-and-Dagger Secrecy to Plan His Ukraine TripPutin Halts Nuke Pact With US, Vows to Push War in UkraineThe co-founder of GQG Partners doesn’t have a Twitter account and rarely ap  ( 50 min )

Investors will be closely watching Carvana this week as the Tempe-based online car retailer is slated to release its fourth quarter earnings report amid liquidity concerns. The company's battered stock saw a positive gain in the final day of trading before the extended holiday weekend.  ( 17 min )

The country’s largest retailer by revenue said it is gaining market share in grocery, including among higher-income households that are spending cautiously.  ( 25 min )

Home Depot, Meta Platforms, JD.com and Walmart were among the big movers Tuesday morning.  ( 24 min )

The Swiss bank's shares were trading around record lows.  ( 23 min )

Walmart Inc. stock slid 4.5% in premarket trade Tuesday, after the company offered weaker-than-expected guidance for the first quarter and full fiscal 2024,...  ( 23 min )

Nvidia’s revenue is poised to fall again when it reports fourth-quarter earnings tomorrow (Feb. 22), but Wall Street won’t mind.  ( 48 min )

Home Depot forecast a drop in profit this year on flat sales as consumer spending declines and cost inflation remains elevated.  ( 24 min )

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The Home Depot posted strong profits in its final quarter of 2022, but a tepid outlook for this year sank shares of the home improvement retailer before markets opened Tuesday. The Atlanta company had a fourth-quarter profit of $3.36 billion, or $3.30 per share, which is 3 cents better than Wall Street had expected, according to a survey of analysts by Zacks Investment Research. Quarterly revenue of $35.83 billion was just shy of expectations, but the focus was on the retailer’s projections for this year.  ( 47 min )

Medtronic Plc stock rose in premarket trade Tuesday, after the medical device maker beat fiscal third-quarter consensus estimates. The Dublin-based medical...  ( 23 min )

Shares of Home Depot Inc. dropped 3.5% in premarket trading Tuesday, in the wake of the home improvement retailer’s disappointing quarterly earnings report...  ( 22 min )

One investment bank is sounding the alarm bell on the 2023 stock market climb.  ( 47 min )

One investment bank is sounding the alarm bell on the 2023 stock market climb.  ( 48 min )

Home Depot Inc. said Tuesday it will raise its quarterly dividend by 10.0%, to $2.09 a share from $1.90 a share. Shareholders of record on March 9 will be...  ( 22 min )

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Employees have previously benefited from the company’s stock awards scheme, until the share price began to tank.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Lithium’s recent price collapse and the prospect that supply from new mines could accelerate the slump are stoking fierce debate in the electric-car battery industry.Most Read from BloombergYou Want at Least $3 Million in Savings to Retire ComfortablyThe Biden White House Operated Under Cloak-and-Dagger Secrecy to Plan His Ukraine TripUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaWorld’s Largest Four-Day Work Week Trial Finds Few Are Going BackIt’s an argument that’s  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The US stock market hasn’t found a bottom yet, if history is any indication.Most Read from BloombergInvestors Say They Want $3 Million in Savings for Comfortable RetirementThe Biden White House Operated Under Cloak-and-Dagger Secrecy to Plan His Ukraine TripWorld’s Largest Four-Day Work Week Trial Finds Few Are Going BackUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaThe S&P 500 Index hit a low only after the Federal Reserve stopped raising interest rates in previous h  ( 47 min )

U.S. stock futures were in a downswing Tuesday morning to start a busy holiday-shortened week of trading jammed with retail earnings, Federal Reserve meeting minutes and an important inflation reading.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A swift reassessment of how high the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year has rocked the bond market in recent weeks. Now, the market faces a bigger threat: the growing notion that rates will stay elevated even after the US central bank’s inflation fight is all over.Most Read from BloombergInvestors Say They Want $3 Million in Savings for Comfortable RetirementThe Biden White House Operated Under Cloak-and-Dagger Secrecy to Plan His Ukraine TripWorld’s Largest Four-  ( 49 min )

Walmart and Home Depot will be reporting earnings Tuesday, while Meta Platforms is rolling out a monthly subscription service for Facebook and Instagram.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The surge in technology stocks that’s caused renewed losses for short sellers this year looks to be running out of steam, encouraging bears to maintain their bets against long-time targets such as Tesla Inc., Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc.Most Read from BloombergYou Want at Least $3 Million in Savings to Retire ComfortablyThe Biden White House Operated Under Cloak-and-Dagger Secrecy to Plan His Ukraine TripUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaWorld’s Larg  ( 48 min )

Brian Sozzi says it's time for investors to keep a close eye out for recession risks in 2023, even as economic data remains stronger than expected.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China’s internet firms are revving up efforts to outdo each other since Beijing began to wind back its bruising internet crackdown, spurring an abrupt surge in competition that’s threatening margins and spooking investors.Most Read from BloombergYou Want at Least $3 Million in Savings to Retire ComfortablyThe Biden White House Operated Under Cloak-and-Dagger Secrecy to Plan His Ukraine TripUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaStocks Muted, US Futures Fall as  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Porsche Automobil Holding SE has smashed records in the Schuldschein market on its debut, borrowing €2.7 billion ($2.9 billion) in the largest-ever deal for the German debt.Most Read from BloombergYou Want at Least $3 Million in Savings to Retire ComfortablyThe Biden White House Operated Under Cloak-and-Dagger Secrecy to Plan His Ukraine TripUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaStocks Muted, US Futures Fall as China Bets Fade: Markets WrapThe offering this mo  ( 48 min )

China’s biggest videogame company is seeking to be the country’s exclusive seller of the Facebook parent company’s popular virtual-reality headset.  ( 26 min )

Credit Suisse Group’s stock fell almost 6% on Tuesday morning following a Reuters report that Swiss financial regulator Finma is looking into comments made...  ( 23 min )

Russian exports of discounted crude and fuel oil to China jumped to record levels last month as Vladimir Putin tried to circumvent Western sanctions against Moscow.  ( 63 min )

The company's use of restricted stock units for a large part of staff compensation is leaving pay for 2023 between 15% and 50% lower than the forecasts given to workers, The Wall Street Journal reported.  ( 23 min )

The largest electric vehicle battery maker in the world, CATL, will offer a unique pricing structure for its product. The deal spooked lithium investors.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Switzerland’s financial regulator is reviewing comments that Credit Suisse Chairman Axel Lehmann made in December on outflows from the company having stabilized, on the basis that they may have been misleading, Reuters reported.Most Read from BloombergYou Want at Least $3 Million in Savings to Retire ComfortablyThe Biden White House Operated Under Cloak-and-Dagger Secrecy to Plan His Ukraine TripUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaStocks Muted, US Futures Fa  ( 47 min )

Hideo Tanimoto, president of Kyocera, said tensions between Washington and Beijing will make it difficult to export goods made in China.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Expensive US equities are flashing a major warning sign that could see the S&P 500 sliding as much as 26% in the first half of this year, according to Morgan Stanley strategists.Most Read from BloombergYou Want at Least $3 Million in Savings to Retire ComfortablyThe Biden White House Operated Under Cloak-and-Dagger Secrecy to Plan His Ukraine TripUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaStocks Muted, US Futures Fall as China Bets Fade: Markets WrapRecent economic  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The combined equity market value of Adani Group’s 10 companies slipped below $100 billion on Tuesday, as the embattled conglomerate struggles to reassure investors following a scathing report by a US short seller.Most Read from BloombergYou Want at Least $3 Million in Savings to Retire ComfortablyUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaThe Biden White House Operated Under Cloak-and-Dagger Secrecy to Plan His Ukraine TripStocks Muted, US Futures Fall as China Bet  ( 47 min )

The IMF predicts the United Kingdom will be the only major economy to contract this year.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Europe’s most remarkable response to Russia’s war on Ukraine hasn’t been marshaling military equipment and billions of euros in aid. It’s been the unprecedented speed of an energy transition that in one year has nearly eliminated its dependence on Russian fossil fuels in an attempt to strangle the key source of funding for President Vladimir Putin’s war machine.Most Read from BloombergYou Want at Least $3 Million in Savings to Retire ComfortablyUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensio  ( 53 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- US and European equity futures declined along with Asian stocks on Tuesday as investors weighed the prospect of central banks tightening policy more than previously expected to tame inflation.Most Read from BloombergUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaRussia and China Have a Stranglehold on the World’s Food SecurityStocks Muted, US Futures Fall as China Bets Fade: Markets WrapBiden Meets Zelenskiy on Surprise Trip Nearly Year Into WarContracts for the S&P 50  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The disappearance of Chinese banker Bao Fan has surprised even some of his state-owned lenders, several of which are asking his firm for more information as they assess their exposure, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergYou Want at Least $3 Million in Savings to Retire ComfortablyThe Biden White House Operated Under Cloak-and-Dagger Secrecy to Plan His Ukraine TripUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaStocks Muted, US Futures  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- In an episode that underscores the vulnerability of global computer networks, hackers got ahold of login credentials for data centers in Asia used by some of the world’s biggest businesses, a potential bonanza for spying or sabotage, according to a cybersecurity research firm.Most Read from BloombergUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaRussia and China Have a Stranglehold on the World’s Food SecurityStocks Muted, US Futures Fall as China Bets Fade: Markets Wr  ( 53 min )

Old school investors will tell you that ‘buying low and selling high’ is the key to market success. The advice may be cliché, but it’s based on mathematical truth. The hard part, however, is understanding when prices are low, because that’s not always an absolute number. In recognizing that lower price range, investors can turn to Wall Street’s pros for help. Using TipRanks’ platform, we pinpointed two beaten-down stocks the analysts believe are gearing up for a rebound. In fact, despite their h  ( 49 min )

Walmart (WMT) shares rebounded from earlier losses and are rising as the nation's biggest brick-and-mortar retailer posted solid fiscal 2023 fourth quarter results and raised its dividend, but issued weaker-than-expected guidance as inflation impacts consumer spending.  ( 1 min )

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America's largest retailer is well positioned to deliver a strong quarter. Guidance is a bigger question.  ( 23 min )

After China’s strong reaction to DiDi’s listing, the new rules offer hope to Chinese companies wanting to list overseas. There’s a formal process now, although it does mean another regulatory hurdle to overcome.  ( 24 min )

China's stocks rally has further to run, but investors will start focusing more on evidence of earnings growth, analysts said.  ( 23 min )

Home Depot, Lucid, TJX, and others also report earnings. Investors will see Fed minutes and economic data on manufacturing, home sales, GDP, and income and spending.  ( 24 min )

Analysts are bracing for a disappointing quarter from the home-improvement retailer.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Russian exports of discounted crude and fuel oil to China have jumped to record levels as the re-opening of the world’s biggest energy importer gathers pace after the dismantling of Covid Zero.Most Read from BloombergUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaRussia and China Have a Stranglehold on the World’s Food SecurityStocks Muted, US Futures Fall as China Bets Fade: Markets WrapBiden Meets Zelenskiy on Surprise Trip Nearly Year Into WarOverall flows last mont  ( 48 min )

Location and market conditions continue to drive the self-storage investment sector. Locations where housing sales have stalled have been the first to struggle with self-storage occupancy. Rising interest rates and a lack of available bank funding have also put the brakes on self-storage acquisitions. So it’s with some surprise that Prime Group Holdings LLC recently offered the largest private equity fund ever raised to exclusively invest in self-storage properties. Nearly $2.5 billion has been  ( 46 min )

Inheritance taxes are rare and can surprise you after a loved one dies. Here's what to know about how they work, who pays them, and how to avoid them.  ( 48 min )

Inflation has been a massive issue for nearly every major country for the past year or so. Consumers and corporations alike have felt the pain, with the previous four quarters of earnings proving to be relatively lackluster. While inflation is slowly declining, it has caused the debt of the U.S. and other countries to soar. Between strong inflation and the massive debt burden, the founder of the world's largest hedge fund is sounding the alarm. Bridgewater Associates Founder Ray Dalio has grown  ( 46 min )

Corporate employees for tech-giant Amazon will see a 15-50% drop in salaries in 2023 due to the stock’s underperformance in 2022.  ( 46 min )

Some of the biggest retail chains report this week, after concerns about inflation and holiday-season demand.  ( 27 min )

The concept of smartphones and electric cars seemed like a pipe dream 20 years ago, but today, nearly 6.92 billion people, or 86.4% of the global population, have personal smartphones. Governments worldwide are moving toward a green future by encouraging the use of electric cars instead of vehicles with combustible engines. Investing in burgeoning technologies could increase your wealth within the next two decades. Take look at some of the most promising technologies poised to catch on. Generati  ( 47 min )

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Wilson dismissed investor hopes for a so-called 'no landing' as false optimism sustained only by another $6 trillion in fresh liquidity added to the global economy since October.  ( 46 min )

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Russia has been secretly collecting intelligence to sabotage Netherlands’ North Sea energy infrastructure.  ( 61 min )

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Russia will realize it does not need Putin, just as the world has already realized it does not need Russia.  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaIran’s Uranium Enrichment Hits a New High, Testing DiplomacyBiden Meets Zelenskiy on Surprise Trip Nearly Year Into WarRussia and China Have a Stranglehold on the World’s Food SecurityIsrael extended its longest cycle of monetary tightening in decades, surpassing an interest-rate hike by the US Federal Reserve for the first time since starting to raise borrowing costs in April.The central bank lifte  ( 47 min )

Rulings have nullified patents in industries China deems important, including technology, pharmaceuticals and rare-earth minerals. “It is puzzling that so many cases went wrong at the same time,” said one Western executive.  ( 24 min )

The crude oil market has rallied a bit during the trading session on Monday as markets would have been very small in the futures pits due to the Presidents’ Day holiday.  ( 47 min )

The battle of the bills turns personal.  ( 48 min )

Good markets have done very little during the trading session on Monday, which would not be a huge surprise considering that it was Presidents’ Day in the United States.  ( 47 min )

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The cuts are part of an effort the company announced late last year to reduce costs by the end of 2023 through streamlining processes, closing facilities and using fewer consultants.  ( 24 min )

When it comes to claiming Social Security, most retirees can't wait to start collecting those checks. A 2020 report from the Bipartisan Policy Center found that more than 70% of Social Security beneficiaries currently claim their benefits before age 64. … Continue reading → The post Boost Your Social Security Benefits in Retirement With This ‘Bridge' Strategy appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

If you're ready to invest $200,000 (or something close to it) with the goal of turning it into $1 million, this article will help you understand your options and focus your investment strategy. If you're not sure what you should do, … Continue reading → The post How to Invest $200K and Turn It Into $1 Million appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 51 min )

As you build a retirement nest egg, there are many investment options to choose from. An annuity is one option that provides a guaranteed retirement income that can serve as a cornerstone for any financial plan. However, understanding exactly how … Continue reading → The post How Much Does a $250,000 Annuity Pay? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Current investors aren't just navigating a bear market; they're also contending with rising interest rates that are driving down bond returns. For retirees and those approaching retirement, these challenges are even more daunting. While experts and past research have pointed … Continue reading → The post Why You May Want to Avoid This Guaranteed Retirement Income Product appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

When saving for retirement, you'll typically have two choices for how you'll fund your IRA. With a traditional IRA, you'll contribute pre-tax dollars that will grow inside the account tax-free and be taxed when the money is withdrawn. A Roth IRA, … Continue reading → The post These Charts Show How Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs Stack Up Against Each Other appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Annuities are an ideal option for investors seeking regular income in retirement. They pay out a fixed stream of payments on a monthly or annual basis that you can never outlive. Here's how much you'd get per month if you … Continue reading → The post How Much Does a $50,000 Annuity Pay Per Month? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Retirement planning can be full of complicated calculations and projections. Whether you're estimating a reasonable withdrawal rate from your investment portfolio or minimizing your tax liability, you have many decisions to make as you plan your golden years. But figuring out … Continue reading → The post How Much Income Will I Need to Replace in Retirement? T. Rowe Price Says Start With This Percentage appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Saving for retirement is an important part of financial planning for most Americans. With pensions no longer in widespread use and Social Security simply not enough to cover retiree expenses, it's up to individuals to put aside money for their … Continue reading → The post How to Retire With $1 Million appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

The Euro did very little during the trading session on Monday, as the market has seen quite a bit of noise right around the 50-Day EMA.  ( 46 min )

Founder of the world’s biggest hedge fund founder Ray Dalio is set to be paid billions in an exit package when he retired from Bridgewater Associates last...  ( 23 min )

Restoring U.S. productivity growth to its historical rate is not impossible. We’ve done it before.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Russia's seaborne crude exports jumped last week, with just days to go before the world's third-largest producer is due to cut output.Most Read from BloombergUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaIran’s Uranium Enrichment Hits a New High, Testing DiplomacyBiden Meets Zelenskiy on Surprise Kyiv Trip Nearly Year Into WarRussia and China Have a Stranglehold on the World’s Food SecurityThe country exported 3.6 million barrels a day from its ports in the seven days  ( 52 min )

Global markets were mixed Monday, with U.S. futures struggling for direction in holiday trading ahead of another busy stretch of economic data.  ( 27 min )

EV charging has improved over the years, but it's still unable to support the number of electric vehicles the Biden Administration wants to see on the road in the next few years. The administration's $7.5 billion EV charging initiative is supposed to help solve that problem. The Biden administration laid out the final standards for its plan to build a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle chargers along highways, including a requirement that all EV chargers funded through the Inflation Reduction Act must be built in the United States.  ( 54 min )

Analysts at Compass Point are calling for the start of a new crypto bull market this year, which they say should boost Coinbase.  ( 23 min )

After China’s strong reaction to DiDi’s listing, the new rules offer hope to Chinese companies wanting to list overseas. There’s a formal process now, although it does mean another regulatory hurdle to overcome.  ( 24 min )

Bitcoin, the world’s first cryptocurrency, gained 15% in the past week to trade at US$24,885 and 7 p.m. in Hong Kong, surpassing payments giant Visa in market capitalization for the third time in history. See related article: Industry reacts: US cracks down on crypto, India calls for regulatory collaboration Fast facts See related article: Bitcoin […]  ( 45 min )

The steep decline in Amazon.com’s stock over the past year is roiling the technology company’s stock-heavy compensation plan, resulting in employee pay coming in significantly lower than target compensation.  ( 28 min )

China's stocks rally has further to run, but investors will start focusing more on evidence of earnings growth, analysts said.  ( 23 min )

Profit from folly. Don’t participate in it.  ( 47 min )

UBS forecasts that Apple’s iPhone shipments will come to 229 million this year, down 0.7% from last year.  ( 24 min )

Goldman Sachs predicts that China's stocks will gain 20% this year as the economy gathers pace.  ( 23 min )

The government is in a doom spiral of spending and borrowing  ( 49 min )

A food sanitation contractor illegally employed more than 100 children in hazardous jobs.  ( 47 min )

In the absence of U.S. stock trading or major catalysts on Presidents' Day, cryptos continued to drift upward with Bitcoin at its highest since last June.  ( 23 min )

The strength of recent data convinces many that the central bank will push interest rates higher than they initially anticipated.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Meta Platforms Inc. is headed for its biggest single-day gain in almost a decade after Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg laid out plans to make the social media giant leaner, more efficient and more decisive.Most Read from BloombergIran’s Uranium Enrichment Hits a New High, Testing DiplomacyUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaMeta Launches Subscription Service for Facebook and InstagramBeijing Wants to Meet EU Leaders as US Ties FrayZuckerberg, who has  ( 48 min )

"The end of the 40-year bond bull market...poses risks to leveraged players that have grown accustomed to low cost debt," say Evercore strategists.  ( 23 min )

Shares in Raiffeisen Bank International AG dropped in early trade Monday after it disclosed that it had received a request for information from the Office of...  ( 23 min )

The air is getting thin for stock-market investors, warns Morgan Stanley strategist Mike Wilson.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stock investors that have turned too optimistic about the economic outlook are setting up for disappointment, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategists.Most Read from BloombergIran’s Uranium Enrichment Hits a New High, Testing DiplomacyUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaMeta Launches Subscription Service for Facebook and InstagramBeijing Wants to Meet EU Leaders as US Ties FrayIt’s too early to say a recession is off the table following the Federal Rese  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal’s plan to trim a massive debt pile hit a roadblock after New Delhi said it would block the sale of a zinc manufacturing unit.Most Read from BloombergIran’s Uranium Enrichment Hits a New High, Testing DiplomacyUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaMeta Launches Subscription Service for Facebook and InstagramBeijing Wants to Meet EU Leaders as US Ties FrayThe government has threatened to take legal action to stop Agarwal’s Vedanta  ( 47 min )

Galois co-founder said the fund has halted all trading as it is no longer viable post-FTX.  ( 46 min )

After the market volatility of the past week, traders and investors will pause to recognize the Presidents Day holiday.  ( 46 min )

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Monday after Wall Street closed out another bumpy week marked by uneasiness over the outlook for inflation and interest rates. U.S. futures edged lower, while oil prices advanced. China left its benchmark lending rate, the loan prime rate, unchanged as expected.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The euro area’s central banks will disclose their first significant losses from a decade of money printing in the coming weeks, heralding a new era of scrutiny and the prospect of taxpayer bailouts.Most Read from BloombergIran Nuclear Inspectors Find Uranium Enriched to 84% PurityUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaMeta Launches Subscription Service for Facebook and InstagramBeijing Wants to Meet EU Leaders as US Ties FrayWhen the European Central Bank revea  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The memory chip industry is going through a historic decline in demand, with two of the worst quarterly drops on record at the end of last year.Most Read from BloombergIran Nuclear Inspectors Find Uranium Enriched to 84% PurityUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaMeta Launches Subscription Service for Facebook and InstagramNorth Korea Fires ICBM, Issues New Warnings to USThe average price for DRAM, the memory used to power phones and PCs, plummeted by 34.4% i  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Adani Group stocks have seen more than $132 billion of market value wiped out since the explosive Hindenburg Research report, but none is hit as bad as Adani Total Gas Ltd.Most Read from BloombergIran Nuclear Inspectors Find Uranium Enriched to 84% PurityMeta Launches Subscription Service for Facebook and InstagramNorth Korea Fires ICBM, Issues New Warnings to USUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaBeijing Wants to Meet EU Leaders as US Ties FrayIts shares ha  ( 47 min )

Lenovo Group Ltd. shares jumped in early trade on Monday, as investors shrugged off the latest drop in the Chinese technology giant's quarterly profit and...  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc. strategists expect the selloff in Chinese stocks since late January to reverse as the nation’s economic reopening delivers windfall profits for businesses. Most Read from BloombergIran Nuclear Inspectors Find Uranium Enriched to 84% PurityNorth Korea Fires ICBM, Issues New Warnings to USMeta Launches Subscription Service for Facebook and InstagramBeijing Wants to Meet EU Leaders as US Ties FrayAdani Credit Facilities Expose Collateral Web Full of Red Flags  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The dollar rose in early trading on Monday, adding to a third week of gains as hawkish comments by Federal Reserve officials and geopolitical tensions bolstered the appeal of the greenback. Most Read from BloombergIran Nuclear Inspectors Find Uranium Enriched to 84% PurityNorth Korea Fires ICBM, Issues New Warnings to USAdani Credit Facilities Expose Collateral Web Full of Red FlagsBeijing Wants to Meet EU Leaders as US Ties FrayUS, China Top Diplomats Hold First Meeting After Bal  ( 47 min )

Troubled discount home-goods retailer Tuesday Morning Corp. will close more than half its locations nationwide after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...  ( 23 min )

Credit companies use five main factors to decide whether to lend to you and at what interest rate. Learn how these factors play a role in your credit score.  ( 19 min )

A fixed-income security is an investment that provides a steady interest income stream for a certain period.  ( 19 min )

Earnings before interest, depreciation, and amortization (EBIDA) measures earnings and adds the interest expense, depreciation, and amortization to net income.  ( 15 min )

You don't have to put off retiring if a recession temporarily hits your retirement savings. Consider some of these options.  ( 18 min )

A monopsony is a market condition in which there is only one buyer.  ( 18 min )

This week’s cryptocurrencies to keep an eye on are Filecoin (FIL), Internet Computer (ICP), Astar (ASTR), Stacks (STX), and VeChain (VET).  ( 12 min )

The 30-year mortgage average climbed higher still, gaining more than a third of a point in the past week and registering its highest level in six weeks.  ( 12 min )

If you’ve recently inherited a retirement plan, you must get to know the rules for distributing the funds.  ( 17 min )

FICO scores are a type of credit score. Learn how FICO scores works, what factors impact it, how to improve it, and how it compares to other credit scores.  ( 17 min )

Investors are pessimistic about the short-run outlook for the economy while hanging on to hope that they can reap long-run returns.  ( 11 min )

A creditor extends credit to another party to borrow money usually by a loan agreement or contract.  ( 17 min )

Examine the question of whether a company's desire for increased profitability is better served by focusing on cutting costs or on increasing revenue.  ( 12 min )

To get a better understanding of what you read in markets news, expand your vocabulary and explore the terms you’re likely to encounter.  ( 17 min )

A transaction is a finalized agreement between a buyer and a seller, but it can get a bit more complicated from an accounting perspective.  ( 14 min )

The flash price is an up-to-the-minute quote for a heavily traded stock displayed more frequently than other stock prices on the ticker tape.  ( 13 min )

A solvency cone is a model that considers the impact of transaction costs while trading financial assets.  ( 13 min )

A fully valued stock is fairly valued in the market.  ( 13 min )

If you can claim someone as a dependent, deductions like the earned income tax credit (EITC) and child tax credit can help lower your tax bill.  ( 23 min )

A terminal elevator is used to transfer large amounts of grain to trucks, rail cars, barges, and ships for transport.  ( 13 min )

Long-term care insurance isn't for everyone, but there are four alternatives that provide good coverage if you need long-term care.  ( 17 min )

Running your own business poses risk. Knowing where you can save money is crucial, and there are a number of tax breaks that can help you do just that.  ( 31 min )

How you fill out Form W-4 determines how much tax your employer withholds, so it’s important to get it right so you don’t end up owing the IRS.  ( 24 min )

Form 5329 is for individuals taking early distributions and those who owe excess-contribution or excess-accumulation penalties.  ( 21 min )

The payback period refers to the amount of time it takes to recover the cost of an investment or how long it takes for an investor to hit breakeven.  ( 19 min )

P-value is the level of marginal significance within a statistical hypothesis test, representing the probability of the occurrence of a given event.  ( 17 min )

Learn the IRS rates and inflation adjustments for 2022 federal taxes—tax brackets, standard deductions, new IRA rules, and more.  ( 21 min )

Learn how the five Cs of credit affect how a lender analyzes your credit application and learn how to improve your chances for getting approved for loans.  ( 15 min )

Flitsbezorgers nemen maatregelen om te voorkomen dat minderjarigen tegen de regels in tabak via hen kopen. Boodschappendiensten Flink, Getir en Gorillas, die volgens onderzoek van tv-programma Radar hiermee in de fout gaan, zeggen de misstand te betreuren.  ( 3 min )

Het extra beveiligen van een Twitter-account is binnenkort niet meer mogelijk via sms. Tenminste, als je niet betaalt voor abonnementsdienst Twitter Blue (8 dollar per maand). Voor gratis gebruikers is dit een uitgelezen moment om over te stappen op een andere, minder fraudegevoelige beveiligingsmethode.  ( 6 min )

Webwarenhuis V&D verkeert in financiële nood en werkt aan een akkoord met zijn schuldeisers. Dat bevestigt een woordvoerder van de onlinewinkel na eerdere berichtgeving door RetailTrends. Vorige week maakte de webwinkel bekend het assortiment flink uit te kleden.  ( 3 min )

Lpg lijkt aan een comeback begonnen. De fabrikanten van lpg-installaties innoveren volop, inbouwspecialisten hebben het druk en de occasionkoper heeft ook steeds meer interesse in een auto 'op gas'.  ( 7 min )

Onderzoekers van de TU Delft hebben een ontdekking gedaan waardoor accu's tot twee keer zo lang mee kunnen gaan. Daardoor krijgen bijvoorbeeld smartphones of elektrische auto's een langere levensduur en dat levert milieuwinst op.  ( 3 min )

Het extra beveiligen van een Twitter-account is binnenkort niet meer mogelijk via sms. Tenminste, als je niet betaalt voor abonnementsdienst Twitter Blue (8 dollar per maand). Voor gratis gebruikers is dit een uitgelezen moment om over te stappen op een andere, minder fraudegevoelige beveiligingsmethode.  ( 6 min )

De Nederlandse fabrikant van elektrische auto's Lightyear maakt een doorstart. Het bedrijf heeft bij investeerders 8 miljoen euro weten op te halen, meldt de start-up maandag. Wel is er binnenkort nog meer geld nodig.  ( 4 min )

De Nederlandse fabrikant van elektrische auto's Lightyear maakt een doorstart. Het bedrijf heeft 8 miljoen euro van investeerders weten op te halen, meldt de start-up maandag.  ( 3 min )

Betalingsverwerker Equens is maandagochtend getroffen door een storing. Daardoor is een achterstand ontstaan in de verwerking van betalingen en overboekingen. Klanten van meerdere banken ondervinden daar hinder van.  ( 3 min )

Gemeenteambtenaren in Amsterdam leggen vanaf maandag 6.30 uur zeven dagen het werk neer. Onder hen is ook personeel van de stadsreiniging, zoals vuilnisophalers.  ( 4 min )

Een ongebruikt exemplaar van de allereerste iPhone heeft op een Amerikaanse veiling 63.356 dollar (ruim 59.300 euro) opgebracht. De opbrengst is hoger dan verwacht. Veilingmeesters hadden de waarde van de telefoon uit 2007 op 50.000 dollar geschat.  ( 4 min )

Formule 1-coureur Max Verstappen gaat samenwerken met Heineken. Het Nederlandse biermerk laat weten dat het om een contract voor zeker zes jaar gaat.  ( 3 min )

Twitter-gebruikers moeten sinds november betalen voor een speciaal vinkje en wat extra mogelijkheden. Facebook en Instagram introduceerden afgelopen weekend een vergelijkbaar abonnement. Daarmee doemt de grote vraag op: moeten we straks gaan betalen voor alle sociale netwerken?  ( 6 min )

Het parket in België start een onderzoek naar Plopsa, de exploitant van een aantal pretparken waaronder Plopsaland. Bij het bedrijf zou sprake zijn van een vergiftigde bedrijfscultuur, met scheldpartijen en vernederingen. Ook zou er nauwelijks ruimte zijn voor vrije tijd.  ( 3 min )

Hoeveel je kunt verdienen in je vak, hangt in Nederland vaak voor een groot deel af van je sector of branche. Hoe hoog liggen de lonen voor verschillende beroepen? Deze week een beroepsgroep die de afgelopen tijd vaak in het nieuws is: buschauffeurs in het openbaar vervoer.  ( 7 min )

Formule 1-coureur Max Verstappen gaat samenwerken met Heineken. Het Nederlandse biermerk laat weten dat het om een samenwerking van zeker zes jaar gaat.  ( 3 min )

Nederlanders keerden na de coronapandemie massaal terug naar de horeca. Maar terwijl de deuren eindelijk weer open konden, kampte de sector met een groot personeelstekort. Veel zaken moesten zelfs weer dicht, omdat zij het rooster niet rondkregen. Waar is het horecapersoneel gebleven? En kunnen die werknemers weer teruggelokt worden?  ( 5 min )

Moederbedrijf Meta Platforms van Facebook en Instagram gaat betaalde abonnementen introduceren, waarmee gebruikers hun accounts kunnen verifiëren. Het bedrijf treedt daarmee in de voetsporen van Twitter, dat eerder al betaalde verificatiebadges voor accounts invoerde.  ( 3 min )

We zijn in februari opnieuw minder negatief over de economie dan een maand eerder. Vooral over de toekomst zijn we iets minder somber, blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS. Ook de koopbereidheid gaat omhoog.  ( 3 min )

Medewerkers in het streekvervoer leggen woensdag en vrijdag het werk neer. Volgens bestuurder Marijn van der Gaag van FNV Streekvervoer is "de grens bereikt".  ( 4 min )

Nederlanders keerden na de coronapandemie massaal terug naar de horeca. Maar terwijl de deuren eindelijk weer open konden, kampte de sector met een groot personeelstekort. Veel zaken moesten zelfs weer dicht, omdat zij het rooster niet rondkregen. Waar is het horecapersoneel gebleven? En kunnen die werknemers weer teruggelokt worden?  ( 5 min )

Investors are pessimistic about the short-run outlook for the economy while hanging on to hope that they can reap long-run returns.  ( 1 min )

A tight labor market has bosses doing something they don't generally do: Asking workers who left to please return.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Almost a month after a bombshell short seller report lopped off $132 billion in market value from Gautam Adani’s empire, the Indian billionaire has hired top-shelf US crisis communication and legal teams, scrapped a $850 million coal plant purchase, reined in expenses, repaid some debt and promises to repay more.Most Read from BloombergIran Nuclear Inspectors Find Uranium Enriched to 84% PurityNorth Korea Fires ICBM, Issues New Warnings to USAdani Credit Facilities Expose Collater  ( 49 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergUS-China Meeting Only Worsens Tensions Over Balloon, RussiaIran Nuclear Inspectors Find Uranium Enriched to 84% PurityMeta Launches Subscription Service for Facebook and InstagramBeijing Wants to Meet EU Leaders as US Ties FrayThis week will mark a full year since Russia invaded Ukraine. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of people, displaced millions of Ukrainians, crippled economies, destroyed infrastructure and upended food and  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A rush by China to sign new long-term liquefied natural gas deals promises to give the nation even more control over the global market at a time when competition for cargoes is booming.Most Read from BloombergIran Nuclear Inspectors Find Uranium Enriched to 84% PurityNorth Korea Fires ICBM, Issues New Warnings to USMeta Launches Subscription Service for Facebook and InstagramAdani Credit Facilities Expose Collateral Web Full of Red FlagsBeijing Wants to Meet EU Leaders as US Ties  ( 47 min )

Mark Zuckerberg announced a new paid subscription service for Facebook and Instagram on Sunday, granting users a hallowed blue check for a monthly fee.  ( 45 min )

Here are five of the leading investors in Bitcoin, the world's first and foremost digital currency.  ( 15 min )

Home Depot, Lucid, TJX, and others also report earnings. Investors will see Fed minutes and economic data on manufacturing, home sales, GDP, and income and spending.  ( 23 min )

Google should fear Microsoft's AI capabilities, warns Kevin O'Leary.  ( 47 min )

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate just shot back up to 6.8%.  ( 47 min )

We calculate who has been hit hardest by rising rates  ( 49 min )

Cash equivalents like Treasury bills are yielding 5% for the first time since 2007, tempting investors worried about the Federal Reserve's inflation fight.  ( 25 min )

Understanding the rules for withdrawals from a Roth 401(k) will keep you from losing part of your retirement savings to taxes and penalties.  ( 19 min )

How to decide whether to start collecting your retirement benefits at age 62, at your full retirement age, or even later.  ( 23 min )

While early withdrawals aren’t recommended, an often-overlooked feature of the Roth IRA lets the account work as an emergency fund.  ( 25 min )

January saw the markets start off the new year with strong gains, while February has seen them level off. In the last two weeks, the main indexes have seen range-bound trading; investor sentiment remains upbeat for now, but there is some doubt about where stocks are headed longer-term. It is an environment that makes it hard to find the potential winners. What’s needed is a tool to cut through the uncertainty. The Smart Score tool, at TipRanks, is designed to do just that. At base, the tools col  ( 49 min )

Many Americans are so enamored with homeownership that they might forget there are other real estate investment options — possibly better ones.  ( 49 min )

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The consumer fintech company is focused on helping people build credit and raised $30 million in June 2021. Addepar, which makes software to track investment performance, is also actively hiring with roughly 50 open roles across the U.S., UK and India (also, many roles have the option for remote work). 401(k) provider Human Interest, which recently increased total funding to $500 million, including an investment from BlackRock, has 23 open roles, including in engineering, product and revenue.  ( 51 min )

A financial adviser weighs in with her thoughts about what they should do about their finances.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stock-market investors clamoring for a sense of direction after a month of yo-yo action are bracing for a week chock-full of economic data and Federal Reserve speakers that should help clarify the next step for US equities.Most Read from BloombergNorth Korea Fires ICBM, Issues New Warnings to USBlinken Rebukes China’s Top Diplomat on Balloon, UkraineWall Street Is Baffled by the Stock MarketAdani Credit Facilities Expose Collateral Web Full of Red FlagsThe Collapse of the UK Housi  ( 47 min )

Earnings from Walmart and a key reading on inflation will offer investors the latest read on the health of the U.S. consumer in the holiday-shortened week ahead.  ( 50 min )

If you sell stocks at a profit, you will owe taxes on those gains. Depending on how long you've owned the stock, you may owe at your regular income tax rate or at the capital gains rate, which is usually … Continue reading → The post How to Pay Taxes on Stocks appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

An IRA (and its corollary, the Roth IRA) is a form of tax-advantaged retirement account that lets you save money during your working years so you can withdraw it during retirement. There is no age limit to contributing to an … Continue reading → The post Can You Contribute to an IRA After Retirement? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Delayed retirement credits, which lead to larger Social Security benefits in the future, can be a financial windfall for individuals who earn them. Delayed retirement benefits are a motivation to go as long as you can without tapping into your benefits. Consider working with a financial advisor as you weigh your choices on timing retirement.  ( 48 min )

Investing in cash flow real estate, also known as rental property, can be an effective way to generate a largely passive stream of income. You buy a property, install a tenant or two and collect monthly rent payments. It sounds … Continue reading → The post How to Calculate Cash Flow in Real Estate appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

If you're a retiree who depends on Social Security, in some cases you can gross up your Social Security income on financial paperwork. You would do this to make your income more accurately represent the equivalent amount of earned income … Continue reading → The post Can Social Security Be Grossed Up? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Winning or settling your lawsuit can be exhilarating. After you've received the settlement money and paid attorney fees, most people assume that the rest is theirs to keep. However, some settlements are subject to taxes. And, unfortunately, many people don't … Continue reading → The post How to Avoid Paying Taxes on a Lawsuit Settlement appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Eric Sedeño aims to be "more than just an internet personality."  ( 49 min )

Ramsey didn't hold back.  ( 49 min )

Stocks inched lower, with the S&P 500 declining 0.3% last week. The index is now up 6.2% year to date, up 14% from its October 12 closing low of 3,577.03, and down 15% from its January 3, 2022 closing high of 4,796.56.  ( 52 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Before last week, the stock market was one of Turkey’s last economic pillars that was largely free from the political whims of the state. That’s not the case any more. Most Read from BloombergNorth Korea Fires ICBM, Issues New Warnings to USBlinken Rebukes China’s Top Diplomat on Balloon, UkraineAdani Credit Facilities Expose Collateral Web Full of Red FlagsWall Street Is Baffled by the Stock MarketThe Collapse of the UK Housing Market May Be ComingThrough a series of elaborate ra  ( 47 min )

Generation Investment, which Al Gore chairs, cut its investment in Alibaba, sold out of Taiwan Semiconductor and Shopify, and quintupled its Texas Instruments stake.  ( 24 min )

Who is Logan Paul and why are so many investors buying into his crypto ventures?  ( 49 min )

Here's a trade idea for Aurinia Pharmaceuticals.  ( 11 min )

Ten companies that went public in 2020 or 2021 have already agreed to go private in another sign of a post-IPO-boom hangover.  ( 28 min )

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com  ( 25 min )

Are you prepared for “extraordinary measures”?  ( 47 min )

Lawsuits come as the billionaire says the social-media company is on track to break even.  ( 27 min )

For starters, the filing deadline isn’t April 15 this year.  ( 25 min )

Buzz and drama can win out over conventional wisdom.  ( 27 min )

Rosalind Brewer is shifting the chain’s focus to medical clinics.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Financing arrangements across the Adani Group conglomerate have sent a fresh chill through ESG markets as investors wake up to a new risk.Most Read from BloombergNorth Korea Fires ICBM, Issues New Warnings to USWall Street Is Baffled by the Stock MarketBlinken Rebukes China’s Top Diplomat on Balloon, UkraineThe Collapse of the UK Housing Market May Be ComingDeSantis Is Trying to Turn Trump’s Biggest Win Into a LiabilityNorway’s largest pension fund, KLP, recently dumped its entire  ( 48 min )

Over the past year, expectations for earnings have fallen, but now fewer companies cutting their financial forecasts.  ( 23 min )

Profits made by British Gas owner Centrica have sparked widespread political outrage.  ( 48 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 5 min )

The IEA forecast an additional 500,000 barrels per day of consumption from China this year that would take global oil demand to a record high. “Global oil demand is set to rise by 1.9 million bpd in 2023, to a record 101.7M bpd, with nearly half the gain from China following the lifting of its COVID restrictions,” the agency said in its January market report. Mind you, this came from an entity typically labeled by oil bulls as the “perma-bear” of demand - an unfortunate tag, no doubt, given the IEA’s bias towards consumers, who, unsurprisingly, want the lowest possible energy prices at any time.  ( 52 min )

Paid-in capital is the cash that a company has received in exchange for its stock shares. Learn how paid-in capital impacts a company’s balance sheet.  ( 18 min )

A tax year is the 12-month calendar period covered by a taxpayer's annual tax return.  ( 15 min )

Here are five of the leading investors in Bitcoin, the world's first and foremost digital currency.  ( 15 min )

Understand the current contribution limits for designated Roth 401(k) accounts, including additional allowable payments for those nearing retirement.  ( 16 min )

Understanding the rules for withdrawals from a Roth 401(k) will keep you from losing part of your retirement savings to taxes and penalties.  ( 19 min )

How to decide whether to start collecting your retirement benefits at age 62, at your full retirement age, or even later.  ( 23 min )

Bankruptcy can be a result of overspending or bad planning, but they can also be due to other circumstances. Learn why people are forced to file for bankruptcy.  ( 16 min )

Creative destruction is the dismantling of long-standing practices in order to make way for innovation and is seen as a driving force of capitalism.  ( 18 min )

The standard mileage rate is the cost per mile that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sets for those who claim use of a vehicle as a deductible expense.  ( 17 min )

Salvage value is the estimated book value of an asset after depreciation. It is an important component in the calculation of a depreciation schedule.  ( 20 min )

Even professional tax preparers can make mistakes. Make sure to choose a qualified tax advisor, but here's what to do in case a mess-up happens.  ( 16 min )

The IRS can seize your tax refund to offset any of six categories of personal debt you may have incurred. Here's what you can do about it.  ( 15 min )

If you own property overseas, your U.S. tax benefits depend on how you use the property. Find out which tax deductions you can claim on foreign property.  ( 21 min )

Medewerkers in het streekvervoer leggen woensdag en vrijdag het werk neer. Volgens bestuurder Marijn van der Gaag van FNV Streekvervoer is "de grens bereikt".  ( 3 min )

Op ons reactieplatform NUjij kunnen bezoekers over het nieuws discussiëren en de redactie vragen stellen. We krijgen tienduizenden reacties per week binnen en wekelijks zorgen jullie bijdragen voor actuele stellingen, nieuwe artikelen en interessante vragen. In deze rubriek zetten we de beste reacties en vragen op een rij.  ( 9 min )

Edith Schippers maakt zich grote zorgen over hoe er over het bedrijfsleven wordt gesproken. "De trend is heel erg van: we moeten af van alles wat geluid maakt of uitstoot", zegt de beoogde lijsttrekker van de VVD in de Eerste Kamer. NU.nl sprak haar uitgebreid in de aanloop naar de Provinciale Statenverkiezingen.  ( 11 min )

De rijksten der aarde worden steeds rijker, terwijl het inkomen van gewone mensen de inflatie niet kan bijbenen. Maak jij nog kans op financieel succes? En zo ja, hoe?  ( 6 min )

Dit product is bijna uitverkocht! Veel mensen bekijken dit hotel! Het zijn trucjes waarmee websites bezoekers zo willen manipuleren dat ze sneller overgaan tot kopen of boeken. Verleiden mag, maar misleiden niet. Daarom komen Europese toezichthouders in actie tegen deze zogenoemde dark patterns.  ( 6 min )

Veel grote bedrijven behaalden vorig jaar miljardenwinsten. Tegelijkertijd leven steeds meer huishoudens in armoede door hogere prijzen. De bedrijven kregen dan ook van diverse kanten kritiek, maar kun je het ze kwalijk nemen dat ze veel winst maken?  ( 6 min )

A pledged asset is a valuable possession that is transferred to a lender as collateral for a loan or for debt. Learn about the pros and cons of a pledged asset.  ( 15 min )

Don't try to run from the tax man. Penalties and interest charges can run your tax bill up even higher. Here are some tips that can help you out.  ( 20 min )

Getting married has many financial positives (and a few negatives) but recent changes in the federal tax code have removed much of the downside.  ( 22 min )

Credit control means the strategies a business uses to encourage sales on credit while also limiting exposure to bad debts. Learn how credit control works.  ( 14 min )

A backdoor Roth IRA gives high-income taxpayers a way around the rules of opening a Roth IRA.  ( 16 min )

In general, 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans are very similar but they do have a few key differences, such as the investment choices offered.  ( 14 min )

A 401(k) loan lets you borrow money from your retirement savings account while keeping your tax benefits. Here’s how repaying a 401(k) loan works.  ( 14 min )

Learn about U.S. federal income tax brackets and find out which tax bracket you're in. Here, we explain marginal tax rates, state taxes, and federal taxes.  ( 24 min )

Knowing what medical expenses are tax deductible can help you reduce your tax bill. Check out our comprehensive guide for all the details.  ( 23 min )

Ripple (XRP) is the native cryptocurrency for the payment system created by Ripple Labs Inc. Find out how to buy and invest in XRP.  ( 17 min )

Bitcoin has created a diverse set of billionaires who have created products and services to grow the cryptocurrency ecosystem.  ( 18 min )

A FICO score is a credit score that many lenders use to assess an applicant’s credit risk. Learn how a FICO score works and how you can raise your credit score.  ( 20 min )

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, best known for his work as Deadpool, is also an entrepreneur who has earned millions of dollars from his business ventures.  ( 13 min )

Any person who commits capital with the expectation of financial returns is an investor. Common investment vehicles include stocks, bonds, commodities, and mutual funds.  ( 18 min )

The endowment effect refers to an emotional bias that causes individuals to value an owned object higher, often irrationally, than its market value.  ( 16 min )

Filing for a tax extension allows you to get extra time to file your tax return. But be warned, even if you extend your filing deadline, you still need to pay on time.  ( 23 min )

Form 1099-A: Acquisition or Abandonment of Secured Property is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form used to report the transfer of foreclosed property.  ( 18 min )

Form 8936: Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit is an IRS form for owners and manufacturers of certain new electric motor vehicles.  ( 18 min )

Whether the Roth 401(k) or the Roth IRA is a better choice depends on age, income, and if you would like to use your savings before retirement.  ( 20 min )

A private key is a secret number that is used to send encrypted messages. Private keys are also used in cryptocurrency transactions.  ( 16 min )

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com  ( 26 min )

Over 300,000 bottles were voluntarily pulled from shelves over concerns glass may have gotten into some bottles.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- During the days of easy money, one of the most widely tracked numbers in credit markets became an unfortunate punchline.Most Read from BloombergWall Street Is Baffled by the Stock MarketNorth Korea Fires ICBM, Issues New Warnings to USThe Collapse of the UK Housing Market May Be ComingPassengers Take 16-Hour Flight to Nowhere After Auckland to New York U-TurnUnidentified Balloon Prompts Chinese City to Clear the SkiesEbitda, which stands for earnings before interest, taxes, deprec  ( 47 min )

A backdoor Roth IRA gives high-income taxpayers a way around the rules of opening a Roth IRA.  ( 16 min )

In general, 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans are very similar but they do have a few key differences, such as the investment choices offered.  ( 14 min )

‘She wants the family home retitled in a trust. She wants all life insurance and brokerage beneficiaries in her name.’  ( 27 min )

A 401(k) loan lets you borrow money from your retirement savings account while keeping your tax benefits. Here’s how repaying a 401(k) loan works.  ( 14 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauges this week, along with a groundswell of consumer spending, are seen fomenting debate among central bankers on the need to adjust the pace of interest-rate increases.Most Read from BloombergNorth Korea Fires ICBM, Issues New Warnings to USWall Street Is Baffled by the Stock MarketBlinken Rebukes China’s Top Diplomat on Balloon, UkraineThe Collapse of the UK Housing Market May Be ComingDeSantis Is Trying to Turn Trump’s Biggest Win Int  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- For the first time in nearly two decades, investors can earn more than 5% on some of the safest debt securities in the world. That’s competitive with riskier assets like the S&P 500 Index.Most Read from BloombergWall Street Is Baffled by the Stock MarketThe Collapse of the UK Housing Market May Be ComingPassengers Take 16-Hour Flight to Nowhere After Auckland to New York U-TurnVince McMahon Is Asking $9 Billion for His Wrestling EmpireUnidentified Balloon Prompts Chinese City to C  ( 47 min )

The total number of debt collections on credit reports dropped by 33% from 261 million in 2018 to 175 million in 2022.  ( 47 min )

Ripple (XRP) is the native cryptocurrency for the payment system created by Ripple Labs Inc. Find out how to buy and invest in XRP.  ( 17 min )

Automakers are slashing prices to help clear out inventory as high interest rates continue to weigh on the industry  ( 46 min )

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Bitcoin has created a diverse set of billionaires who have created products and services to grow the cryptocurrency ecosystem.  ( 18 min )

One of Britain’s leading energy technology companies has been forced to shelve plans for a new development centre after being told it would take up to seven years to get connected to Britain’s power grid.  ( 48 min )

Deere's stock surges after big profit beat, but the agricultural-equipment maker said demand for lawn tractors has "softened considerably" since last year.  ( 24 min )

Rental prices make up around 40% of the consumer price index calculations.  ( 47 min )

A 65-year old man enrolled in Medicare with a Medigap plan will need to stash away $166,000 for medical expenses.  ( 48 min )

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Most retired workers depend on multiple streams of income during their retirement. Two of the most common such income streams are Social Security and pensions. If we look at pension vs. Social Security income, we find significant differences. Retired workers … Continue reading → The post Pension vs. Social Security: Key Differences appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Make it more of step than a leap.  ( 49 min )

February could be a turning point for student loan forgiveness. Here's where Biden's cancelation plan stands and what you should do while you wait.  ( 47 min )

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Ping An, China’s largest insurer, requested a seat on the bank’s board and wanted to become its partner in new business ventures.  ( 27 min )

The projected growth in the infrastructure workforce still may not be enough to rebuild America, especially amid a possible recession.  ( 47 min )

Some food retailers and manufacturers are trying to fill staffing gaps with their former workers, who typically require less training.  ( 27 min )

The railroad company has expanded its reimbursement program to include the entire ZIP code around East Palestine, Ohio.  ( 26 min )

Struggling Americans took from their 401(k)s just as the market was about to climb. Now in 2023, it can be hard to get reinvested.  ( 48 min )

The pro-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell was "lying" about having evidence of election fraud, Fox personality Tucker Carlson told a producer on Nov. 16, 2020,...  ( 27 min )

A rush of economic data over the last reignited discussions about the health of the U.S. economy — and whether an recession remains in the cards for 2023.  ( 48 min )

Here are three dividend payers likely to grow earnings at double-digit rates over the next five years.  ( 20 min )

A Supreme Court hearing next week could shine a light on how Congress could clamp down on tech, and the future of free speech online.  ( 50 min )

Borrowers with low credit scores are falling behind on their car payments in numbers unseen since 2010.  ( 26 min )

Nearly 65% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck as they spend down savings and lean on credit cards to make ends meet.  ( 49 min )

Redfin's CEO says the real-estate listings company has lowered expenses and increased its online traffic.  ( 25 min )

The soft-drink company, Humana, Cisco Systems, and Sherwin-Williams were among the large U.S. companies that announced increases this week.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A seismic shift in capital flows is playing out in Europe’s bond and currency markets as investors adjust to a world without central bank stimulus.Most Read from BloombergWall Street Is Baffled by the Stock MarketPassengers Take 16-Hour Flight to Nowhere After Auckland to New York U-TurnVince McMahon Is Asking $9 Billion for His Wrestling EmpireTrump Defends ‘Access Hollywood’ Hot Mic Comments in Carroll DepositionUnidentified Balloon Prompts Chinese City to Clear the SkiesThree h  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- French stocks are the breakout stars of 2023, fueled by the relentless momentum behind luxury-goods producers LVMH, Kering and Hermes International.Most Read from BloombergNorth Korea Fires ICBM, Issues New Warnings to USWall Street Is Baffled by the Stock MarketBlinken Rebukes China’s Top Diplomat on Balloon, UkraineThe Collapse of the UK Housing Market May Be ComingDeSantis Is Trying to Turn Trump’s Biggest Win Into a LiabilityThe benchmark CAC 40 Index is up 14% this year, outp  ( 47 min )

Call centers have deployed bots that automate basic tasks and instruct the remaining humans how to do their jobs.  ( 22 min )

Trend-hoppers have moved from Web3 and blockchain to artificial intelligence. ‘The Venn diagram is a circle.’  ( 25 min )

Its Thursday retreat notwithstanding, bitcoin has surged about 13% over the past seven days. The spike reflects investor optimism, although macroeconomic concerns remain.  ( 47 min )

Whether the Roth 401(k) or the Roth IRA is a better choice depends on age, income, and if you would like to use your savings before retirement.  ( 20 min )

As inflation and job gains remain robust, estimates of how high the federal-funds rate will go keep climbing, a dangerous development for equities.  ( 24 min )

A Credit Suisse analyst calls it the “worst earnings season” in 24 years—excluding recessions—with consensus estimates slashed 1.7% since the end of the fourth quarter. More, however, may be coming.  ( 24 min )

Say ‘electric vehicle’ these days, and Elon Musk is probably the first association that will come to mind. After all, he’s a headline machine – but his Tesla company has proven that the EV market can be profitable for automakers and investors alike. But cars aren’t the only game in town for investors who want to buy into the EV sector, and worthwhile stocks don’t need to have Tesla-level prices. EVs are bringing a range of supporting technologies and infrastructure with them, from battery manufa  ( 49 min )

Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.  ( 24 min )

The rally that has pushed stock prices up roughly 15% from October lows is running out of steam.  ( 23 min )

A trader whose wallet had already been associated with front-running token listings on Binance made over $100,000 in profit on Friday.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Signs are fast emerging that investors in Indian stocks are moving beyond the Adani Group’s woes. Local money managers are bullish on the outlook for the year ahead and overseas funds are starting to trickle back into the $3.1 trillion equity market.Most Read from BloombergPassengers Take 16-Hour Flight to Nowhere After Auckland to New York U-TurnTrump Defends ‘Access Hollywood’ Hot Mic Comments in Carroll DepositionVince McMahon Is Asking $9 Billion for His Wrestling EmpireUniden  ( 48 min )

Elke dag naar de super om de hoek of één keer per week alle koopjes af? Met de huidige kostencrisis zijn we kritischer op onze uitgaven, ook in de supermarkt. In de rubriek Het Bonnetje spreken we elke week met een Nederlander over zijn supermarktstrategie in tijden van inflatie.  ( 6 min )

Voor gebruikers van Twitter is het binnenkort niet langer mogelijk om in te loggen met een zogeheten tweestapsverificatie via een sms-bericht. Voor betalende gebruikers blijft deze manier van inloggen wel mogelijk, wat tot veel onvrede op het socialemediaplatform leidt.  ( 3 min )

Een van de populairste groenten, de bloemkool, is in veel winkels flink in prijs verhoogd en soms ook niet te koop. Prijzen lopen op richting de 4 tot zelfs 7 euro, terwijl een euro of 2 gebruikelijk is. Door tegenvallend weer deze winter zijn de bloemkolen uit Spanje amper te krijgen, melden importeurs en supermarkten.  ( 5 min )

Dit product is bijna uitverkocht! Veel mensen bekijken dit hotel! Het zijn trucjes waarmee websites bezoekers zo willen manipuleren dat ze sneller overgaan tot kopen of boeken. Verleiden mag, maar misleiden niet. Daarom komen Europese toezichthouders in actie tegen deze zogenoemde dark patterns.  ( 5 min )

DraftKings (DKNG) exceeded forecasts when it reported results for the fourth quarter of 2022, sending shares of the sports betting firm higher.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stocks posted a mixed performance on Friday, Feb. 17, ending a week that saw the release of several reports indicating higher inflation.  ( 1 min )

The stock market likely faces further losses later this year as the possibility of a deeper recession in the second half of 2023 grows, according to BofA.  ( 46 min )

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DraftKings (DKNG) exceeded forecasts when it reported results for the fourth quarter of 2022, sending shares of the sports betting firm higher.  ( 11 min )

For the first time in 16 years, yields on short-term Treasury bills have climbed to around 5%. That poses stiff competition to equities trading at high valuations and offering dividend yields of just 1.65%.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- In the 10 years that Peter Wennink has run ASML Holding NV, China has gone from a rounding error to the chip-technology company’s third-biggest market. After new revelations about data theft linked to the country, questions are now mounting over the risks associated with that growth.Most Read from BloombergPassengers Take 16-Hour Flight to Nowhere After Auckland to New York U-TurnTrump Defends ‘Access Hollywood’ Hot Mic Comments in Carroll DepositionVince McMahon Is Asking $9 Bill  ( 50 min )

"Flexibility at Disney really felt like a fresh start," an unnamed employee told the Washington Post. "Now it feels like we're moving backwards."  ( 47 min )

How to convert a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA, the tax implications of doing so, and how to decide whether a conversion makes sense for you.  ( 20 min )

Analysts expect an upbeat outlook on Feb. 22 fueled by demand for artificial intelligence applications.  ( 12 min )

Short-seller Andrew Left of Citron Research is alleging Etsy is promoting the sale of counterfeit goods, "operating illegally." Analysts say it's an issue that plagues most online marketplaces.  ( 47 min )

Stock-market investors should not blindly follow the established narratives suggesting rising Treasury yields usually spook technology and growth stocks but...  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The bond market finally got the Federal Reserve’s message on rates, while stock investors continue to ignore it, for the most part.Most Read from BloombergPassengers Take 16-Hour Flight to Nowhere After Auckland to New York U-TurnChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonStar Banker’s Disappearance Unnerves China’s Business EliteLesser-Known Hedge Fund Boss Joins Ranks of Best Paid With 193% GainUnidentified Balloon Prompts Chinese City to Clear the SkiesWhile the  ( 47 min )

A previous version of this article gave an incorrect amount for the company’s previous dividend. It has been corrected. Harley-Davidson Inc. late Friday said...  ( 22 min )

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Not since the 2008 housing crisis have investors backed off buying homes like this, according to Redfin’s new report.  ( 47 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Wall Street traders fully priced in quarter-point increases at both of the Federal Reserve’s next two meetings — and a higher eventual peak for interest rates. Most Read from BloombergNorth Korea Fires ICBM, Issues New Warnings to USWall Street Is Baffled by the Stock MarketThe Collapse of the UK Housing Market May Be ComingUnidentified Balloon Prompts Chinese City to Clear the SkiesDeSantis Is Trying to Turn Trump’s Biggest Win Into a LiabilityThe May overnight index swap contrac  ( 47 min )

Amazon has ordered all its employees back to the office, becoming the latest tech giant to signal the end of the working from home era.  ( 46 min )

Almost a full year of monetary-policy tightening by the Federal Reserve appears to be having little impact on inflation, putting policy makers in danger of...  ( 24 min )

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One of the most widely read items on Wall Street could indicate the timing of his succession plan for Berkshire Hathaway.  ( 25 min )

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KeyBanc analyst John Vinh maintained NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA) with an Overweight and raised the price target from $220 to $280. NVDA will report its 4Q on February 22. The Street optimism reflected the commercialization of ChatGPT, a higher focus on AI workloads from the cloud and enterprises, and new gaming (RTX40) and data center (Hopper) product ramps. However, the analyst expects NVDA to lower its data center outlook given slowing cloud Capex at Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META), Amazon.Co  ( 46 min )

As tech firms cut thousands of jobs, skilled workers are finding themselves in demand in a variety of other sectors.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The US Supreme Court is poised to hear a case that could spell danger for the internet’s most lucrative business: online advertising. Most Read from BloombergPassengers Take 16-Hour Flight to Nowhere After Auckland to New York U-TurnChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonStar Banker’s Disappearance Unnerves China’s Business EliteLesser-Known Hedge Fund Boss Joins Ranks of Best Paid With 193% GainUnidentified Balloon Prompts Chinese City to Clear the SkiesThe cas  ( 48 min )

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EQT, the largest U.S. natural-gas producer, said the market could remain oversupplied for a while. Producers may have to slow their activity.  ( 23 min )

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The lithium sector took a dive on a risk off day for the market. Shares of Livent, SQM, and others dropped a lot.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Sales of commercial mortgage bonds have fallen off a cliff, plummeting about 85% year-over-year, as rising interest rates cut into lending volume and defaults spook investors. Most Read from BloombergPassengers Take 16-Hour Flight to Nowhere After Auckland to New York U-TurnTrump Defends ‘Access Hollywood’ Hot Mic Comments in Carroll DepositionVince McMahon Is Asking $9 Billion for His Wrestling EmpireUnidentified Balloon Prompts Chinese City to Clear the SkiesChina Hits Back at U  ( 48 min )

The Wyomissing-based casino operator paid $163 million for a 36% stake in Barstool Sports in 2020.  ( 15 min )

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The performance ratings may signal that more job cuts are on the way at Facebook parent Meta, people familiar with the matter said.  ( 26 min )

The largest chip-equipment maker in the world, Applied Materials, said factory utilization at memory-chip makers fell, and customers see a further drop in the current quarter.  ( 23 min )

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Bed Bath & Beyond raising $1 billion, closing store locations in U.S. and Canada, and implementing other cost reductions to elude bankruptcy.  ( 46 min )

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A surprisingly hot inflation report this week has boosted the odds the Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 50 basis points at its meeting in March.  ( 47 min )

Anyone involved in the investing game will know it’s all about “stock picking.” Choosing the right stock to put your money behind is vital to ensure strong returns on an investment. Therefore, when the Wall Street pros consider a name to be a “Top Pick,” investors should take note. Using the TipRanks platform, we’ve looked up details on three stocks that have recently gotten ‘Top Pick’ designation from the analysts at banking giant J.P. Morgan. So, let’s dive into the details and find out what m  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.’s stock faced its biggest drop in more than two years after reporting inflationary headwinds and lower-than-expected sales in its latest earnings.Most Read from BloombergPassengers Take 16-Hour Flight to Nowhere After Auckland to New York U-TurnTrump Defends ‘Access Hollywood’ Hot Mic Comments in Carroll DepositionVince McMahon Is Asking $9 Billion for His Wrestling EmpireWall Street Is Baffled by the Stock MarketUnidentified Balloon Prompts Chinese City to  ( 46 min )

Citigroup analyst Filippo Falorni's favorite consumer-staples stocks are Colgate-Palmolive and Procter & Gamble. He also likes Coca-Cola and three others.  ( 23 min )

U.S. stocks fell Friday morning as investors pointed to a continued risk-off tone, with tech stocks underperforming, bond yields higher, and a stronger dollar.  ( 48 min )

Energy stocks have been largely sitting out the recent broader market rally, despite a stellar 2022 performance. But there's hope.  ( 47 min )

The world’s largest seller of tractors and crop harvesters said it is expecting higher earnings for the year after reporting a profit of $1.96 billion for the quarter ended Jan. 29.  ( 24 min )

Threat comes after 11,000 workers lost their jobs in November.  ( 46 min )

The U.S. Treasury is able to borrow at low rates because it’s the world’s provider of safe assets. A debt default would end that privilege, write Arvind Krishnamurthy and Hanno Lustig.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government watchdog called for a major overhaul of the country’s $6.2 billion minerals-for-infrastructure deal with China after its investigations found significant breaches of the 2008 agreement.Most Read from BloombergWall Street Is Baffled by the Stock MarketPassengers Take 16-Hour Flight to Nowhere After Auckland to New York U-TurnVince McMahon Is Asking $9 Billion for His Wrestling EmpireTrump Defends ‘Access Hollywood’ Hot Mic Comments in C  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- After months of exhilarating gains as hedge funds piled in and analysts upgraded target prices, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s stock is losing its mojo and leading the decline in Chinese technology shares. Most Read from BloombergPassengers Take 16-Hour Flight to Nowhere After Auckland to New York U-TurnChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonStar Banker’s Disappearance Unnerves China’s Business EliteLesser-Known Hedge Fund Boss Joins Ranks of Best Paid With 193% G  ( 49 min )

AI spending is 'sacrosanct' even as the broader economy slows, say Oppenheimer analysts, who lifted their price target for the semiconductor company.  ( 23 min )

The flagship ARK Innovation Fund had its best month ever in January, gaining 28%.  ( 22 min )

Around $100 million have since been withdrawn from the Swiss account, the securities regulator said in a court filing as it sued the company for misleading customers.  ( 47 min )

The company in September issued a prospectus for the sale of up to $500 million in common stock.  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A blank-check company led by former New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez became the latest firm to be rocked by investors opting to swap their stock for cash as the industry fizzles.Most Read from BloombergPassengers Take 16-Hour Flight to Nowhere After Auckland to New York U-TurnChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonStar Banker’s Disappearance Unnerves China’s Business EliteLesser-Known Hedge Fund Boss Joins Ranks of Best Paid With 193% GainUnidentified Balloon Prom  ( 47 min )

Want to learn how to retire with $5 million? Here are a few things you can do to stretch your nest egg over the course of your retirement.  ( 49 min )

“It’s been a hated rally,” said James Ragan, director of wealth management research at D.A. Davidson. “There has been some skepticism about the rally."  ( 23 min )

Some quality stocks are on sale, a perfect opportunity for investors interested in names that might have a particularly bright future.  ( 23 min )

Consumer credit experts expect balances and interest rates to keep rising in 2023.  ( 49 min )

DraftKings boosts its guidance for fiscal 2023, fourth-quarter revenue at DoorDash rises 40%, and Deere's fiscal first-quarter earnings and revenue top analysts' forecasts.  ( 23 min )

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European natural gas prices have tumbled to their lowest level in 17 months, dealing a blow to Vladimir Putin's efforts to fund his war in Ukraine.  ( 60 min )

Leave your job but don't resign yourself to a frugal future.  ( 49 min )

Shares of Deere & Co. bounced 3.0% in premarket trading Friday, after the maker of agriculture, construction and forestry equipment reported fiscal...  ( 22 min )

Sin is in.  ( 48 min )

AI spending is “sacrosanct” even as the broader economy slows, say Oppenheimer analysts, who lifted their price target for the semiconductor company.  ( 23 min )

Strong growth and persistent inflation have investors contemplating a new course for the economy in the coming year — a "no landing" scenario.  ( 48 min )

China Renaissance said it was "unable to contact" its CEO Bao Fan, sending shares plunging in Friday morning trading.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The delayed arrival of a US recession will weigh on stocks in the second half of the year, according to Bank of America Corp. strategists, who say a resilient economy thus far means interest rates will stay higher for longer.Most Read from BloombergChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonPassengers Take 16-Hour Flight to Nowhere After Auckland to New York U-TurnTesla Recalls More Than 362,000 Cars Due to Self-Driving Crash RiskStar Banker’s Disappearance Unnerves  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The dollar rallied and stocks dropped alongside Wall Street equity futures with expectations of steeper US rate hikes growing after comments by two Federal Reserve officials. Most Read from BloombergChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonStocks Sink as Fed Officials Embrace Bigger Hikes: Markets WrapTesla Recalls More Than 362,000 Cars Due to Self-Driving Crash RiskChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaTesla Fires Dozens After Workers Announce U  ( 49 min )

Retirees are exposed to a lot of risk. Employers, and the government, need to do more to help them manage it, writes Martin Neil Baily.  ( 23 min )

Here's what you need to know if you're looking to trade.  ( 22 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 5 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Twitter Inc. has shut two of its three India offices and told its staff to work from home, underscoring Elon Musk’s mission to slash costs and get the struggling social media service in the black.Most Read from BloombergChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonPassengers Take 16-Hour Flight to Nowhere After Auckland to New York U-TurnStar Banker’s Disappearance Unnerves China’s Business EliteThe Post-Cold War Era Is Gone. A New Arms Race Has ArrivedTesla Recalls M  ( 47 min )

Hosts at Fox News had serious concerns about allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election being made by guests who were allies of former...  ( 26 min )

Our digital world runs on computer tech, and that tech is only going to become more autonomous and more ubiquitous. And that, in turn, only underscores the ongoing importance of online security. With digital automation growing, it’s more important than ever, right now, to start firming up the digital protections. Against this backdrop, Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges has turned her eye on the cybersecurity sector, writing: “Multi-product platforms have gained momentum and are closer to sol  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The disappearance of high-profile banker Bao Fan is fueling speculation of a renewed clampdown on China’s finance industry. Most Read from BloombergChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonStocks Sink as Fed Officials Embrace Bigger Hikes: Markets WrapChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaTesla Recalls More Than 362,000 Cars Due to Self-Driving Crash RiskAdderall’s Disappearing Act Has Left Millions Without TreatmentBao’s company China Renaissance  ( 48 min )

Electric vehicle charging appears to be one of the factors behind energy company BP’s recently announced proposed purchase of TravelCenters of America.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The resignation of YouTube chief Susan Wojcicki after 25 years at Google is another example of an unsettling trend in Silicon Valley: High profile women are heading for the exits.Most Read from BloombergChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonStocks Sink as Fed Officials Embrace Bigger Hikes: Markets WrapChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaTesla Recalls More Than 362,000 Cars Due to Self-Driving Crash RiskTesla Fires Dozens After Workers Announ  ( 48 min )

DraftKings (DKNG) exceeded forecasts when it reported results for the fourth quarter of 2022, sending shares of the sports betting firm higher.  ( 10 min )

U.S. stocks posted a mixed performance on Friday, Feb. 17, ending a week that saw the release of several reports indicating higher inflation.  ( 10 min )

How to convert a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA, the tax implications of doing so, and how to decide whether a conversion makes sense for you.  ( 20 min )

Analysts expect an upbeat outlook on Feb. 22 fueled by demand for artificial intelligence applications.  ( 11 min )

Quitting your job does not trigger a taxable event for your 401(k) funds unless you elect to cash out your account and take a distribution.  ( 16 min )

Coinbase will probably report a fourth straight quarter of losses in Q4 when it announces results on Feb. 21.  ( 11 min )

Learn how required minimum distributions (RMDs) affect your variable annuity contract and how to choose benefits that play nicely with RMDs.  ( 16 min )

401(k) plans in the U.S. and RRSPs in Canada are similar in that they offer tax advantages to encourage savings. But there are some key differences in how they work.  ( 18 min )

Amid the dynamically changing state of blockchains and distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms ensure that only the true state of the systems is maintained.  ( 15 min )

A guaranteed loan is a loan that a third party promises to repay if the borrower defaults or stops payment.  ( 14 min )

The six forces model is a strategic business tool that helps businesses evaluate the competitiveness and attractiveness of a market.  ( 13 min )

The investor relations (IR) department is a division of a business whose job it is to provide investors with an accurate account of company affairs.  ( 16 min )

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged Terraform and its founder Do Kwon with illegally selling unregistered securities and defrauding investors.  ( 12 min )

Learn who the top 10 billionaires in the world are and how they built their wealth.  ( 28 min )

Volume is a simple yet powerful way for traders and investors to increase profits and minimize risks.  ( 22 min )

ChatGPT is a chatbot capable of understanding context and providing natural, fluid dialogue responses to prompts and queries.  ( 17 min )

Inflation can shrink the purchasing power of your investments. Learn how rising consumer prices may affect your 401(k) retirement savings.  ( 17 min )

The natural unemployment rate is measured by the number of people unemployed due to the structure of the labor force, such as those who lack the skills to gain employment or those moving from job to job.  ( 16 min )

In the securities industry, the settlement period is the amount of time between the trade date—when an order for a security is executed, and the settlement date— when the trade is final.  ( 13 min )

Binance is a cryptocurreny exchange that offers additional blockchain-specific services.  ( 17 min )

Working capital management is a strategy that requires monitoring a company's current assets and liabilities to ensure its efficient operation.  ( 16 min )

U.S. economic doldrums in the 1970s had many causes, but the spiral in inflation expectations stands out as the most damaging.  ( 18 min )

When a 401(k) loan is borrowed in the right way, it should not impact your retirement savings. But be aware that not all 401(k) providers may approve a 401(k) loan.  ( 24 min )

Corporate watchdog As You Sow found that some of the highest-paid CEOs have not delivered the expected financial results for their companies.  ( 11 min )

Tax planning is the analysis of a financial situation or plan to ensure that all elements work together to allow you to pay the lowest taxes possible.  ( 15 min )

The taxes you owe on your 401(k) distributions at retirement depend on whether your funds are in a traditional 401(k) or a Roth 401(k).  ( 19 min )

Married filing jointly is a filing status for married couples who have wed before the end of the tax year.  ( 17 min )

An asset-backed security (ABS) is a debt security collateralized by a pool of assets.  ( 21 min )

Learn why 401(k) withdrawals are taxable income, and find out when those withdrawals are subject to an additional penalty from the IRS.  ( 16 min )

Types of debt available for consumers include secured debt, unsecured debt, revolving debt and mortgages. Learn about the different categories of debt.  ( 16 min )

IRS Publication 561 provides information on how to determine the fair market value for charitable contributions that a taxpayer may wish to deduct.  ( 16 min )

Form 1099-R is an IRS tax form used to report distributions from annuities, profit-sharing plans, retirement plans, or insurance contracts.  ( 20 min )

Normal goods experience an increase in demand with a rise in a consumer's income. Normal goods include food staples and clothing.  ( 15 min )

A required minimum distribution is a specific amount of money you must withdraw from a tax-deferred retirement account each year, starting at age 73.  ( 20 min )

Euler's number is a mathematical constant with many applications in science and finance, usually denoted by the lowercase letter e.  ( 16 min )

The cost of equity is the rate of return required on an investment in equity or for a particular project or investment.  ( 19 min )

Skewness refers to distortion or asymmetry in a symmetrical bell curve, or normal distribution, in a set of data.  ( 18 min )

Capital investment is the acquisition of physical assets by a business in order to further its long-term goals and objectives.  ( 20 min )

M1 is the money supply that encompasses physical currency and coin, demand deposits, traveler's checks, and other checkable deposits.  ( 19 min )

The federal estate tax exemption is the amount excluded from estate tax when a person dies. For 2022, that amount is $12.06 million. For 2023, that amount is $12.92 million.  ( 18 min )

Homeowners can use several tax credits and deductions, including the mortgage interest deduction and the SALT deduction, to reduce their tax bills.  ( 20 min )

If you travel for work, you may be able to deduct mileage expenses from your taxes. Find out if you qualify and how to document it.  ( 16 min )

Find out how much it costs to hire an accountant and what benefits and services you can expect from your accountant.  ( 17 min )

Tax-loss harvesting is selling securities at a loss to offset the amount of capital gains tax owed on other investments.  ( 15 min )

Learn about the contribution and account balance limits on 529 plans and the difference in contribution limits among states.  ( 17 min )

Bulgarije gaat volgend jaar nog niet over op de euro, zoals wel het oorspronkelijke plan was. Het land schuift de invoering van de munteenheid een jaar op, naar 2025. Het Bulgaarse ministerie van Financiën zegt dat het land niet op tijd kan voldoen aan de eisen van de Europese Unie.  ( 3 min )

Bulgarije gaat volgend jaar nog niet over op de euro, zoals wel het oorspronkelijke plan was. Het land schuift de invoering van de munteenheid een jaar op, naar 2025. Het Bulgaarse ministerie van financiën zegt dat het land niet op tijd kan voldoen aan eisen van de Europese Unie.  ( 3 min )

De grote storing op 1 februari bij ING werd veroorzaakt door interne systemen van de bank die niet meer met elkaar konden samenwerken. Dat meldt de bank na een analyse van de storing.  ( 3 min )

Schiphol verwacht dat de meivakantie aanzienlijk beter zal verlopen dan vorig jaar, toen er lange rijen wachtenden stonden. De luchthaven heeft inmiddels genoeg beveiligers aangenomen en ook de banenmarkt van eerder deze maand leverde veel interesse op. "We zijn dan ook erg optimistisch", zegt topman Ruud Sondag.  ( 3 min )

Komend jaar krijgen nog eens 116.000 mensen huurtoeslag doordat de maximale huurgrens wordt afgeschaft en de maximum leeftijd wordt verhoogd van 21 jaar naar 23 jaar. Een eerder voorgestelde en meer ingrijpende aanpassing van de huurtoeslag gaat niet door. Dat zou voor een grote groep huurders te veel pijn doen.  ( 4 min )

Het kabinet maakt het eenvoudiger voor ouders van kinderen die langdurige zorg nodig hebben om dubbele kinderbijslag te krijgen. Ongeveer 30.000 gezinnen hebben daar recht op, maar een op de tien maakt er geen gebruik van.  ( 3 min )

Susan Wojcicki heeft aangekondigd dat ze haar functie als topvrouw bij YouTube neerlegt. In de jaren dat ze aan het roer stond kreeg ze regelmatig kritiek.  ( 3 min )

Deze winter geeft NU.nl je regelmatig een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de gasprijs, het gasverbruik en de vulling van de gasopslagen in Nederland. Dit zijn de cijfers van de afgelopen week in drie grafieken.  ( 4 min )

De koers van de bitcoin stond donderdagavond korte tijd boven de 25.000 dollar (23.500 euro). Het was de hoogste koers in acht maanden. De digitale munt is sinds begin januari al 50 procent meer waard geworden. De stijging komt door onder meer positieve verwachtingen van de economie.  ( 3 min )

Een studententeam van de TU Delft heeft donderdag een nieuw ontwerp van een hyperlooptrein gepresenteerd. Het vervoersmiddel heeft nu een eigen motor en zweeft op de baan. Dat zijn belangrijke ontwikkelingen met het oog op een toekomstig hyperlooptransportsysteem.  ( 4 min )

De personeelstekorten op Schiphol kostten KLM in de laatste drie maanden van vorig jaar 170 miljoen euro. Daardoor leed de luchtvaartmaatschappij in het vierde kwartaal een klein verlies van 2 miljoen euro. Tegelijkertijd maakte het bedrijf bekend dat het de staatssteun die het tijdens de coronapandemie heeft gekregen verder afbouwt.  ( 5 min )

De gasprijs staat op het laagste punt in ruim een jaar. Voor een megawattuur gas betaalden handelaren vrijdagochtend voor het eerst sinds december 2021 minder dan 50 euro, wat een daling betekent van zo'n 5 procent ten opzichte van donderdag einde dag.  ( 3 min )

De aanhoudende personeelsproblemen op Schiphol hebben geleid tot een flink financieel verlies voor het bedrijf. Weliswaar verdubbelde het aantal reizigers vorig jaar ten opzichte van een jaar eerder, maar nog altijd was er een tekort van 77 miljoen euro.  ( 4 min )

De personeelstekorten op luchthaven Schiphol kostten KLM in de laatste drie maanden van vorig jaar 170 miljoen euro. Daardoor moest de luchtvaartmaatschappij een klein verlies van 2 miljoen euro in de boeken zetten over het vierde kwartaal. Tegelijkertijd maakte het bedrijf bekend dat het de staatssteun die het tijdens de coronapandemie heeft gekregen, verder afbouwt.  ( 5 min )

Het aantal stakingen in ons land neemt toe, maar taferelen zoals in Frankrijk en Griekenland zijn niet aan de orde. Wel kunnen de stakingen een sneeuwbaleffect hebben, want staken is "besmettelijk".  ( 5 min )

Het aantal stakingen in ons land neemt toe, maar taferelen zoals in Frankrijk en Griekenland zijn niet aan de orde. Wel kunnen de stakingen een sneeuwbaleffect hebben, want staken is "besmettelijk".  ( 5 min )

Corporate watchdog As You Sow found that some of the highest-paid CEOs have not delivered the expected financial results for their companies.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Paramount Global (PARA) moved lower after the entertainment company missed estimates in its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2022.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock markets moved lower on Thursday, Feb. 16, as Producer Price Index (PPI) data revealed that inflation remained higher than expected.  ( 1 min )

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CPS) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022.  ( 58 min )

Software engineer Praveen Seshadri’s essay comes at a sensitive time for Google.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Applied Materials Inc., the biggest maker of semiconductor-manufacturing equipment, gave a strong sales forecast for the current quarter, benefiting from demand for gear that makes auto and industrial chips. Most Read from BloombergChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonStocks Sink as Fed Officials Embrace Bigger Hikes: Markets WrapChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaTesla Recalls More Than 362,000 Cars Due to Self-Driving Crash RiskAdderall’s  ( 48 min )

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Cisco shares were headed for their best day since 2020 on Thursday, but analysts were still debating whether strong sales were the result of supply or demand  ( 25 min )

DraftKings, Applied Materials, and Redfin were among the stock making movers in after hours trading on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.  ( 46 min )

Shopify Inc. shares suffered one of their worst days on record Thursday, after financial results failed to provide much clarity about the road ahead in 2023.  ( 25 min )

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The sports betting firm is getting a boost in revenue as more states legalize sports gambling.  ( 22 min )

Just as the U.S. housing market started to show some signs of life, mortgage rates began rising once again.  ( 48 min )

The chip equipment maker reported adjusted earnings of $2.03 a share for the January quarter, compared with the consensus estimate of $1.93.  ( 22 min )

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The maker of Nescafé coffee and Purina pet food said sales volumes fell after it raised prices to offset soaring costs.  ( 23 min )

Will the Denver-based gold giant dig deeper in its quest for a deal that could increase its gold output by 31%?  ( 16 min )

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DraftKings stock soared Friday morning after the sportsbook operator outlined a narrower-than-anticipated loss in 2023 and a path to profitability by 2024 during its fourth-quarter earnings call.  ( 46 min )

DraftKings (DKNG) stock popped late Thursday after the sportsbook operator posted a revenue beat and narrower-than-expected loss for its fourth quarter.  ( 47 min )

Wall Street is looking for earnings of $5.57 a share from $11.3 billion in equipment sales for the latest quarter.  ( 22 min )

U.S. stocks suffered their worst drop in a month on Thursday after hotter-than-expected data on wholesale prices and talk of more aggressive interest-rate...  ( 22 min )

By Exec Edge Editorial Staff Lucy Scientific Discovery Inc. (Nasdaq: LSDI), which focuses on psychotropic drugs and had its initial public offering last week, rang the closing bell at the Nasdaq stock exchange today in New York. The company is focused on becoming the premier research, development, and manufacturing organization for the emerging psychedelics-based medicines […]  ( 46 min )

Stocks can fly up or down very quickly for many reasons, including rumors, analyst upgrades or downgrades, dividend increases or solid earnings reports that beat the Street. But when a stock that has been sinking — both short and long term — suddenly soars 8% in one day on heavier than usual volume, it bears a closer look. Here is one real estate investment trust (REIT) that soared 8% on Feb. 16. What in the world happened? Medical Properties Trust Inc. (NYSE: MPW) is a Birmingham, Alabama-based  ( 47 min )

The world is going to need fossil fuels far longer than President Biden seems to think.  ( 48 min )

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Professional and amateur traders are flocking to risky equity options that some have likened to lottery tickets, dawn by the opportunity to reap massive...  ( 29 min )

“It’s been a hated rally,” said James Ragan, director of wealth management research at D.A. Davidson. “There has been some skepticism about the rally."  ( 23 min )

Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. sank 6.5% in afternoon trading Thursday, to put them on track for an eighth straight decline. The losing streak comes after...  ( 22 min )

Individual investors have been snapping up stocks at the fastest pace ever as U.S. equity markets charge higher this year.  ( 47 min )

Tesla recalls 362,758 EVs as EV maker's self-driving software "may cause" crashes. Tesla stock turns lower.  ( 24 min )

Marathon Oil aims to return $1.8 billion to shareholders this year.  ( 16 min )

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Almost exactly a century ago, Sun Yat-sen, the father of modern China, wrote a letter to Henry Ford. He asked Ford to invest in his country and to help China build a “new industrial system.”  ( 47 min )

The former boss of Barclays drank white wine in a hot tub on Jeffrey Epstein’s private Caribbean island while the paedophile financier was under house arrest for child sex offences, a lawsuit has alleged.  ( 48 min )

In his immediate response to media queries, former dean of Stanford’s law school Larry Kramer gave a very personal explanation for why he’d pledge $500,000 to get Sam Bankman-Fried out on bail. Kramer, along with Stanford computer scientist Andreas Paepcke, were both identified yesterday as bail guarantors after Bankman-Fried’s lawyers missed a window to appeal the decision. For his part, Kramer and SBF’s parents Joe Bankman and Barbara Fried have been “close friends since the mid-1990s.”  ( 47 min )

As banks pushed for repayment, a hedge fund saw a troubled company that had one thing going for it: the passionate interest of individual investors.  ( 27 min )

Bitcoin will eventually hit $500,000, but not in the next five years, the Galaxy Digital CEO said Wednesday.  ( 46 min )

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The volatility in natural gas prices comes at a time of change for the industry.  ( 16 min )

“While history doesn’t repeat, it often rhymes,” Marko Kolanovic warned.  ( 47 min )

A strong sales outlook from Fastly has analysts upgrading the stock.  ( 23 min )

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The entertainment company reported earnings per share of 8 cents, analysts were expecting 24 cents. The company said falling advertising revenue was partly to blame.  ( 23 min )

Analysts at D.A. Davidson downgraded shares of Coinbase on Thursday amid regulatory uncertainty in a call that comes just a few days before the company's next quarterly report.  ( 47 min )

It’s now official… sort of. Tesla has now passed BMW as the top luxury brand in the U.S., according to new car registration data compiled by Experian in partnership with Automotive News.  ( 46 min )

While last year wasn’t a particularly good year for stock investors, at least one man closed it out with a smile. Ken Griffin, the billionaire founder of the Citadel hedge fund, didn’t just outperform the markets last year – he managed to outperform them by a margin of $16 billion. It was the highest annual profit ever seen by a Wall Street hedge fund, and reflected the 38% return generated by Citadel’s flagship fund. Now we all know that past performance is no guarantee of future gains – but it  ( 48 min )

As Americans' credit card balances soared at the end of 2022, delinquencies started to creep up as well.  ( 48 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- A surge in short-dated options trading, driven by risk-taking behavior from investors, is amplifying daily moves in the stock market, according to Peter Tchir at Academy Securities.Most Read from BloombergChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaStocks Sink as Fed Officials Embrace Bigger Hikes: Markets WrapTesla Recalls More Than 362,000 Cars Due to Self-Driving Crash RiskAdderall’s Disappearing Act Has Left  ( 47 min )

U.S. stock indexes fell on Thursday morning as investors digest another hot inflation report that showed price pressures at the wholesale level rose more...  ( 27 min )

Tesla fired more than 30 employees who work at its factory in Buffalo, New York, in retaliation for union organizing, according to a complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board. Tesla Workers United, a group of Tesla employees who work as data labelers on the Autopilot team at the company's Buffalo plant, announced Tuesday plans to organize a union.  ( 46 min )

A report from the Conference Board says that 1 in 5 candidates who were ghosted by the company they were applying with took a 'negative action' against them.  ( 24 min )

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Economists have been calling for a housing crash for several months. Some even predicted that home prices would fall by as much as 30% in 2023. While these claims are understandable considering that rising mortgage rates have priced many would-be buyers out of the market, it appears that a different scenario is beginning to play out. Best-selling author and real estate fund manager Grant Cardone agrees that the housing market is in trouble, but points out that investors will create enough demand  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Twilio Inc. jumped by the most in almost three years after projecting a profit this quarter and setting the stage for $1 billion worth of stock buybacks.Most Read from BloombergChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonASML Stolen Data Came From Technical Repository for Chip MachinesUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkUkraine to Receive Fewer Battle Tanks From Allies Than PromisedEarning  ( 47 min )

These dividend stocks have helped investors follow a 'growth, then income' strategy  ( 27 min )

TravelCenters of America (TA) shares are surging today as BP’s (BP) North America subsidiary announced it is buying the fuel and service centers in a $1.3 billion all-cash deal.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Locked out of debt markets and facing significantly higher borrowing costs, executives at troubled companies are looking for help in an almost dormant corner of Wall Street.Most Read from BloombergChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonASML Stolen Data Came From Technical Repository for Chip MachinesUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkUkraine to Receive Fewer Battle Tanks From Allies  ( 50 min )

The 60/40 may actually be a terrible asset allocation in the long run  ( 26 min )

QuantumScape shares rocketed Wednesday ahead of a fourth-quarter report. evening. They're giving back quite a bit in Thursday trading.  ( 23 min )

Add up the market valuation of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), all the cryptos in the world and entrepreneur Jeff Bezos’s fortune, and you get to over $3 trillion. But one 80-year-old man has created something bigger than all three of these combined. These days, he shuns the spotlight and lives on a modest farm in rural Pennsylvania. You would never guess the farm’s owner set in motion a $5 trillion force that grows each fortnight. It’s a comfortable enough retirement, but Ted Benna has some regrets.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Teck Resources Ltd. is planning to separate its multibillion-dollar steelmaking coal business to focus more on industrial metals, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkASML Stolen Data Came From Technical Repository for Chip MachinesChina Hits Back at US with Sanctions on Lockheed, RaytheonUkraine to Receive Fewer Battle Tanks From Allie  ( 46 min )

Here's how we'd play the stock right now.  ( 10 min )

For 79 years, if you wanted the right to invest in early-stage companies like Apple in the 1970s, Facebook in 2004, or Airbnb in 2009, you had to be an “accredited investor.” The concept came from a 1933 law that created the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) to guard against some of the excesses on Wall Street that had led to the 1929 crash and the ensuing Great Depression. The Securities Act also held a provision barring any non-founders or other company insiders from investing in a p  ( 48 min )

DocuSign Inc. expects to lay off about 10% of its workforce in a bid to improve its 'growth, scale and profitability objectives.'  ( 23 min )

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The stock market appears to be making some aggressive assumptions that will derail the recent rally in the S&P 500 if they turn out to be wrong.  ( 23 min )

Some banks limit how often you can transfer money out of a savings account. Exceeding the allowed quota of transfers via ATM, electronic bill payment or other methods could result in being charged a fee, having your savings account changed … Continue reading → The post Savings Account Transfer Limit appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Inozyme Pharma Inc (NASDAQ: INZY) announced topline pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD), and safety data from the ongoing Phase 1/2 trials of INZ-701 in ENPP1 Deficiency and ABCC6 Deficiency (PXE). Rapid, significant, and sustained increase in plasma pyrophosphate (PPi) was observed, and an encouraging patient-reported outcome data in all dose cohorts in the ENPP1 Deficiency trial. Also Read: Inozyme Pharma Post Encouraging Early Data From Genetic Disorder Trial. PPi plays a significant r  ( 45 min )

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Some quality stocks are on sale, a perfect opportunity for investors interested in names that might have a particularly bright future.  ( 23 min )

The oil giant will acquire TravelCenters of America for $86 a share.  ( 23 min )

TravelCenters of America Inc. said Thursday it has agreed to be acquired by BP Plc for $86 a share in cash, or about $1.3 billion. The price is equal to an...  ( 23 min )

After selling his company, the startup founder worked as a software engineer at Google for three years.  ( 47 min )

Toast, Inc (NYSE: TOST) reported fourth-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 50% year-on-year to $769 million, beating the consensus of $743.9 million. ARR for Q4 was $901 million, up 59% Y/Y. Gross Payment Volume (GPV) increased 49% Y/Y to $25.5 billion. EPS loss of $(0.19) missed the consensus loss of $(0.14). "As we continue to enhance our all-in-one digital platform, we're helping restaurants diversify into additional service models, unlock new revenue streams, alleviate key pain points, and thriv  ( 45 min )

The lawsuit accuses Reddit of breaching contract by removing Jaime Rogozinski as a WallStreetBets moderator in 2020 and infringing on his right to trademark the brand, among other complaints.  ( 23 min )

Twilio reports a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss, Roku adds 4.6 million new active accounts in the fourth quarter, and Cisco sharply raises its outlook for the fiscal year.  ( 23 min )

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Shares of Toast Inc. were getting slammed in premarket trading Thursday, though the maker of payment offerings and software for the restaurant industry...  ( 23 min )

The software company expects first-quarter revenue of between $466 million and $470 million, while analysts expected $484 million.  ( 23 min )

The media company said higher revenue from its direct-to-consumer and film segments offset declines in its core television business.  ( 23 min )

Shake Shack (SHAK) reported Q4 2022 earnings before market open on Thursday, February 16 that were in-line expectations, after preliminary results were out in early January.  ( 47 min )

Shares of Crocs Inc. leapt 7.0% toward a 13-month high in premarket trading Thursday, after the casual footwear seller reported a big fourth-quarter profit...  ( 23 min )

Shares of Datadog Inc. were falling 7% in after-hours trading Thursday after the company topped expectations with its fourth-quarter earnings and revenue but...  ( 22 min )

The entertainment company reported earnings per share of 8 cents, driven by a slowdown in advertising. Analysts had expected 24 cents.  ( 23 min )

U.S. stock futures fell Thursday morning with bond yields higher, and a Bitcoin rally making moves as investors parse through another round of economic data.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Wall Street equity futures edged lower as traders awaited the another set of data readings on the strength of the economy and looked for clues on the outlook for rate hikes. The tone was less upbeat than in Europe, where positive earnings news buoyed stocks. Most Read from BloombergChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkASML Stolen Data Came From Technical Repository for Chip MachinesUkraine to Receive Few  ( 48 min )

The cost of charging an EV is almost always less than filling a car's gas tank but it can depend on gas prices and electricity rates where you live.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Last year, most US investors and central bankers underestimated how high inflation would climb. Now they may be underestimating how high interest rates will need to go to bring it back down. Most Read from BloombergChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkASML Stolen Data Came From Technical Repository for Chip MachinesUkraine to Receive Fewer Battle Tanks From Allies Than PromisedAmerica's Priciest Neighbor  ( 48 min )

How AI could usher an enormous global deflationary shock.  ( 48 min )

Berkshire Hathaway bought a stake in BYD—now the world's top-selling EV brand—in 2008.  ( 47 min )

Analyst, who correctly predicted the late 2020 bull run, said 2023 could be a surprisingly good year for both crypto and equities.  ( 47 min )

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The San Jose battery developer's stock had more than doubled since late December but fell by about 14% in after-hours trading on Wednesday.  ( 14 min )

In a blow to the company’s growing EV ambitions, Ford today confirmed it is halting production and shipments of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup due to a potential battery issue.  ( 46 min )

Cisco's results could give a lift to investor sentiment about the outlook for enterprise tech spending.  ( 23 min )

U.S. stock markets moved lower on Thursday, Feb. 16, as Producer Price Index (PPI) data revealed that inflation remained higher than expected.  ( 10 min )

Shares of Paramount Global (PARA) moved lower after the entertainment company missed estimates in its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2022.  ( 10 min )

Rate hikes have raised borrowing costs on all kinds of debt and that expense is being felt more by younger borrowers, according to the Fed’s research.  ( 11 min )

Tesla Recalls more than 360,000 cars after federal regulators found that its full self-driving beta software could cause crashes.  ( 11 min )

Microsoft's new A.I. addition to its Bing search engine has people clamoring to use it but has considerable kinks—including creepiness—that could compromise widespread adoption.  ( 12 min )

Comparing the annual percentage rate (APR) and the interest rate on competing loans helps you understand the true cost of a loan.  ( 17 min )

Walmart reports Q4 FY 2023 results before markets open on Feb. 21. Analysts expect top- and bottom-line improvement during a difficult retail period.  ( 11 min )

Are you looking for an app that fits your mobile investing and trading needs? We chose the best mobile investment platforms based on user experience, trading technology, available products, costs and fees, security, user experience, and customer service.  ( 24 min )

Ever since July, 2-year Treasurys have offered higher yields than 10-year ones. Is this inversion be a sign of recession, or another byproduct of the pandemic?  ( 11 min )

Looking for the best place to trade actively? We reviewed the best brokers & trading platforms based on execution speed, ease of use, pricing, reliability, and customer service.  ( 26 min )

Looking for the best place to learn how to build a diverse portfolio and invest wisely? We reviewed the best brokers & trading platforms based on educational resources, ease of use, clear pricing, and customer service.  ( 25 min )

Looking for the best place to buy and sell exchange-traded funds (ETFs)? We reviewed the best brokers for ETFs based on their selection, research, screeners, and more.  ( 25 min )

Investopedia ranks the best discount brokers for low-cost trades, low margin rates, fractional share trading, and low-cost options to save you money.  ( 26 min )

Looking for the best place to harness the power of options leverage? We reviewed the best options trading platforms based on trading tools, ease of use, clear pricing, probability calculators, and mobile platform capabilities.  ( 33 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages edged a little higher, keeping them in their highest range since the first few days of 2023.  ( 11 min )

Here are the best online brokerage accounts and trading platforms with low costs and fees plus the best trading experience, mobile apps, and more.  ( 26 min )

We look at the difference in taxes on income and services offered on both sides of the border to determine where individuals would be better off financially.  ( 17 min )

Julian Robertson was a legendary investor known as the “Wizard of Wall Street” and the “Father of Hedge Funds.”  ( 15 min )

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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a representative basket of goods and services.  ( 24 min )

Wholesale inflation jumped more than expected last month, driven higher by rising prices for energy. The Labor Department's Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.7% last month, well above forecasts of 0.4%  ( 10 min )

The producer price index is a monthly measure of change in the prices received by domestic producers.  ( 18 min )

Shares of Zillow (ZG) jumped as much as 9% in extended trading Wednesday before giving back gains, after the real estate firm beat earnings estimates and reported fourth-quarter revenues of $435 million that beat estimates of $413 million.  ( 10 min )

Reddit is a social-networking company and online community that makes money through ads and premium membership plans.  ( 14 min )

A 1099-INT is the tax form used to report interest income to investors and the IRS.  ( 21 min )

You can loan funds onto your Walmart Money Card in one of six main ways. Learn about your options for reloading funds, and more about the benefits and fees.  ( 17 min )

Taxes are difficult to avoid, but there are many strategies you can use to help ward them off so that you can legally keep the most of your hard earned income.  ( 20 min )

How Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy work for individuals, and some alternatives to consider first.  ( 20 min )

Form W-2 reports an employee's annual wages and the amount of taxes withheld from their paycheck. Here's why you need a W-2 and how it is used.  ( 22 min )

The home mortgage interest deduction (HMID) is one of the most cherished American tax breaks. In truth, the myth is often better than reality when looking at the numbers.  ( 20 min )

Learn the proper procedure for deducting investment losses and get some tips on how to strategically structure them to lower your income tax bill for the year.  ( 21 min )

A SBO 401(k) is a tax-deferred, government-registered retirement savings plan for small business owners.  ( 15 min )

An individual 401(k) retirement savings plan has some advantages over a SEP IRA if you are a sole proprietor.  ( 17 min )

SEC proposal would force investment advisors to place clients' crypto assets alongside stocks, bonds in custody accounts with banks or other financial institutions  ( 12 min )

Mensen met een afstand tot de arbeidsmarkt krijgen vaak niet de hulp die ze nodig hebben. Medewerkers van gemeenten en uitkeringsinstantie UWV zijn vaak zo druk dat juist de mensen die hun ondersteuning het meest nodig hebben, deze niet krijgen. Dat blijkt donderdag uit onderzoek van de Arbeidsinspectie.  ( 5 min )

In 2022 zijn voor 63.000 nieuwe huizen bouwvergunningen afgegeven, blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS. Een jaar eerder waren dat er 16 procent meer. De daling komt volledig voor rekening van de koophuizen, waarvoor 34.000 vergunningen werden afgegeven - 31 procent minder dan in 2021.  ( 3 min )

De detailhandel heeft in het vierde kwartaal van vorig jaar 7 procent meer omzet behaald dan in dezelfde periode in 2021 door hogere prijzen. De winkels verkochten wel minder producten. Het is voor het derde kwartaal op rij dat de detailhandel minder verkocht dan in dezelfde kwartalen een jaar eerder.  ( 3 min )

Parkeren in de binnenstad is dit jaar weer flink duurder geworden. Amsterdam blijft de duurste stad met een gemiddelde parkeerprijs van zo'n 7,50 euro per uur. Die prijs kan in parkeergarages oplopen tot 10 euro per uur.  ( 4 min )

Mensen met een afstand tot de arbeidsmarkt krijgen vaak niet de hulp die ze nodig hebben. Medewerkers van gemeenten en uitkeringsinstantie UWV zijn vaak zo druk dat juist de mensen die hun ondersteuning het meest nodig hebben, deze niet krijgen. Dat blijkt donderdag uit onderzoek van de Arbeidsinspectie.  ( 4 min )

De overheid kan gemeenten en provincies per 1 januari 2024 of begin 2025 dwingen zich te houden aan afspraken over extra woningbouw. Minister Hugo de Jonge (Volkshuisvesting) kondigde dat al eerder aan en heeft dat nu samengevat in een nieuw wetsvoorstel. Dat meldt de Volkskrant donderdag.  ( 3 min )

De oprichters van de verpakkingsloze online supermarkt Pieter Pot hebben hun bedrijf verkocht vanwege financiële problemen. De nieuwe eigenaar waarschuwt in een brief aan leveranciers voor een naderend faillissement.  ( 4 min )

De verpakkingsloze online supermarkt Pieter Pot, verkeert in financiële problemen. De oprichters van hebben hun bedrijf verkocht vanwege financiële moeilijkheden. De nieuwe aandeelhouders waarschuwen in een brief naar leveranciers voor een naderend faillissement.  ( 4 min )

Spanje is het eerste land in Europa waar vrouwen met betaald verlof kunnen als ze hevige pijnen hebben tijdens de ongesteldheid. Het Spaanse parlement heeft het menstruatieverlof donderdag officieel goedgekeurd. Ook nam het een wet aan waarmee mensen vanaf zestien jaar zelf kunnen beslissen met welk gender ze door het leven willen gaan.  ( 5 min )

Sinds het verbod op de invoer van geraffineerde olieproducten uit Rusland, is de prijs van een liter diesel aan de pomp alleen maar gedaald. De adviesprijs voor een liter diesel is nu 1,81 euro. Voor het ingaan van de boycot op 5 februari was dat 1,89 euro.  ( 3 min )

Spanje is het eerste land in Europa waar vrouwen met betaald verlof kunnen als ze hevige pijnen hebben tijdens de ongesteldheid. Het Spaanse parlement heeft donderdag het menstruatieverlof officieel goedgekeurd. De minister van Gelijkheid spreekt van een "historische dag voor feministische vooruitgang".  ( 3 min )

De waarde van de Russische munt heeft het laagste niveau bereikt sinds april vorig jaar. Dat komt onder meer door afnemende export uit het land en slechtere vooruitzichten voor prijzen van Russische olie. Voor 1 euro betalen Russen nu ruim 80 roebel, bijna evenveel als vlak voor het begin van de oorlog in Oekraïne.  ( 4 min )

De waarde van de Russische munt heeft het laagste niveau bereikt sinds april vorig jaar. Dat komt onder meer door afnemende export uit het land en slechtere vooruitzichten voor prijzen van Russische olie. Voor 1 euro betalen Russen nu ruim 80 roebel, bijna evenveel als vlak voor het begin van de oorlog in Oekraïne.  ( 3 min )

Bij bioscopen, apotheken en in de winkelstraat kun je lang niet altijd meer met contant geld betalen. Alleen op de markt word je nooit verplicht om met de pinpas te betalen, blijkt uit onderzoek van De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). De toezichthouder benadrukt dat betalen makkelijk moet blijven.  ( 5 min )

De wereldwijde vraag naar fossiele brandstoffen lijkt (bijna) niet meer te stijgen. Dankzij zonnepanelen, windmolens en elektrische auto's gaat de wereld in de komende jaren minder fossiele brandstoffen gebruiken. "Het is pas de eerste stap in de energietransitie, maar wel een belangrijk moment."  ( 8 min )

Levensmiddelenbedrijf Nestlé wil dit jaar opnieuw zijn prijzen verhogen. Afgelopen jaar heeft de producent van onder meer Smarties, KitKat en Nespresso zijn prijzen al opgeschroefd, maar doordat de kosten zijn meegestegen, is het bedrijf van plan om zijn producten nog wat duurder te maken.  ( 3 min )

Bij bioscopen, apotheken en in de winkelstraat kun je lang niet altijd meer met contant geld betalen. Alleen op de markt word je nooit verplicht om met de pinpas te betalen, blijkt uit onderzoek van De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). De toezichthouder benadrukt dat betalen makkelijk moet blijven.  ( 4 min )

Luchtvaartmaatschappij KLM wil een inclusiever bedrijf zijn en past daarom dingen aan. Dat kunnen kleine dingen zijn, maar ook de uniformvoorschiften zijn onderwerp van gesprek. Dat bevestigt een woordvoerder van de maatschappij desgevraagd naar aanleiding van een verhaal in het AD.  ( 3 min )

De introductie van de augmentedrealitybril waar Apple al jaren aan werkt, is volgens persbureau Bloomberg weer uitgesteld. De aankondiging werd in maart verwacht, maar zal nu waarschijnlijk pas in juni plaatsvinden.  ( 3 min )

Meerdere reizigers in het openbaar vervoer zagen afgelopen tijd ongewild geld van hun rekening verdwijnen. Dat komt doordat het sinds februari mogelijk is om in- en uit te checken met de bankpas. Dat inchecken gebeurt zelfs als mensen contactloos betalen met hun pas hebben uitgezet.  ( 5 min )

Pieter Pot, een online supermarkt die producten zonder verpakkingen verkoopt, verkeert in financiële problemen. Aandeelhouders waarschuwen in een brief naar leveranciers voor een naderend faillissement.  ( 2 min )

Schiphol Group heeft drie boerderijen uitgekocht om mogelijk te maken dat Lelystad Airport een milieuvergunning krijgt. Dat meldt minister Christianne van der Wal (Natuur en Stikstof) in twee Kamerbrieven waar Omroep Flevoland over schrijft. Zo kan de luchthaven aan de stikstofregels voldoen.  ( 3 min )

De werkloosheid is in januari licht gestegen. In de eerste maand van het jaar zat 3,6 procent van de beroepsbevolking zonder betaald werk, berekende statistiekbureau CBS. Historisch gezien is dat nog een zeer laag percentage.  ( 3 min )

Microsoft's new A.I. addition to its Bing search engine has people clamoring to use it but has considerable kinks—including creepiness—that could compromise widespread adoption.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Zillow (ZG) jumped as much as 9% in extended trading Wednesday before giving back gains, after the real estate firm beat earnings estimates and reported fourth-quarter revenues of $435 million that beat estimates of $413 million.  ( 1 min )

After initially falling as strong retail sales data stoked inflation concerns, U.S. stocks rallied to end the session on Feb. 15, closing with gains.  ( 1 min )

Most residents in states that distributed some kind of stimulus payments last year don’t have to report them on their federal returns. But some residents in four states do — largely because of how their states designed these payments.  ( 48 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- A China-based former employee of ASML Holding NV — a critical cog in the global semiconductor industry — stole data from a software system that the corporation uses to store technical information about its machinery.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaUS Scrambles Jets for ‘Routine’ Intercept of Russia  ( 49 min )

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The Internal Revenue Service has $80 billion in new funding. What taxpayers should know about how that money will be used.  ( 23 min )

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The networking-equipment maker says its sales rose 7% in the latest quarter.  ( 23 min )

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Shopify produced a better holiday quarter than expected, but a forecast for slowing revenue growth hit the stock in late trading.  ( 24 min )

Apple supplier Foxconn announced the creation of a major new factory in Vietnam and a $300 million investment to expand its current operations in the country. The decision comes as Apple attempts to move parts of its manufacturing process out of China.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Surging bond yields have been rattling investors for a year. Why they’re a problem for people hooked on an asset as volatile as equities can be seen by juxtaposing stocks with some of the safest securities in the world.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Entities in Balloon SagaAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaUS Scrambles Jets for ‘Routine’ Intercept  ( 47 min )

Charlie Munger reaffirms his love for Costco.  ( 46 min )

If past is precedent, CROX has an excellent chance of bouncing off a bullish trendline  ( 45 min )

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The retailer faces doubts about its long-term survival even after getting an unusual financial lifeline.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The explosive rise of short-dated options is creating event risk on the scale of the stock market’s early-2018 volatility implosion, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Marko Kolanovic. Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Entities in Balloon SagaAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaUS Scrambles Jets for ‘Routine’ Intercept of Russian WarplanesNew Cars Are  ( 47 min )

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Credo Technology stock suffering record selloff a day after closing at a record after customer cuts purchases.  ( 24 min )

The stock market appears to be making some aggressive assumptions that will derail the recent rally in the S&P 500 if they turn out to be wrong.  ( 23 min )

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These are the funds that track the S&P 500 with the lowest fees and most liquidity.  ( 14 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Canadian home prices fell for an 11th straight month as rising interest rates continued to limit what prospective buyers can afford, ramping up pressure on the country’s housing market.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Over Balloon SagaAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaUS Scrambles Jets for ‘Routine’ Intercept of Russian WarplanesNew Cars Are Only fo  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Intel Corp.’s cratering stock has made its dividend yield the highest among large technology companies. With capital spending demands surging and the business bleeding cash, speculation is rampant on Wall Street that the payouts won’t last.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsUS Scrambles Jets  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Barrick Gold Corp. is looking to reverse a slump in its bullion output this year after posting its lowest production in more than two decades.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsUS Scrambles Jets for ‘Routine’ Intercept of Russian WarplanesGunman Kills Three at Michigan State; Suspect Found De  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- (This story was originally published June 6, 2022. On Wednesday, ASML said a former employee in China stole data about its technology.)Few companies are better positioned to benefit from the crippling shortage of computer chips than ASML Holding NV, a Dutch manufacturer whose equipment plays an integral role in making the world’s most advanced semiconductors.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Cha  ( 54 min )

U.S. stocks descended at Wednesday's open after as investors pondered the outlook for interest rates after economic data showed strong consumer spending and an uptick in inflation across January.  ( 47 min )

Michael Burry, the investor whose bet on the U.S. mortgage market before 2008-09 was immortalized in "The Big Short" initiated large positions in Alibaba and JD.com.  ( 23 min )

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UPS will be reducing its headcount in regions of the country where delivery demand has decreased.  ( 14 min )

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Ford stopped production of the electric F-150 Lightning and is not sending new vehicles to dealers as the carmaker wrestles with a battery issue.  ( 46 min )

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The former company head will serve as an adviser before taking the helm in March.  ( 25 min )

The expected rollouts of both drugs this year are vital to the company's future because its remaining offerings face intense competitive pressure.  ( 23 min )

The Canadian miner said it made a net loss of $735 million in the last three months of the year, or 42 cents a share.  ( 23 min )

Here are the companies that screen for being lottery stocks. Chief among them: an EV maker, an e-commerce provider and AI stocks.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US mortgage rates surged last week by the most in four months, reaffirming a retrenchment in housing demand that’s struggling for momentum.Most Read from BloombergUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaUS Scrambles Jets for ‘Routine’ Intercept of Russian WarplanesNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsChina Warns of Retaliation Against US Entities in Balloon  ( 46 min )

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It's a cliche, I know, but “stick to your knitting” has long been the best piece of advice you can give to the chief executive who, bored with the dreary old business of doing what he's good at, dreams of taking his company into exciting and politically favoured pastures new.  ( 49 min )

High-profile investors Michael Burry and David Tepper were buying Alibaba during the fourth quarter, potentially putting them in a position to profit from...  ( 24 min )

Musk’s Twitter succession plan, Boeing and Airbus land biggest commercial plane deal, Airbnb has its first profitable year, and other news to start your day.  ( 23 min )

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Airbnb posts its first-ever annual profit, and Tripadvisor reports a jump of 47% in fourth-quarter revenue.  ( 23 min )

Barrick Gold Corp. said Wednesday it authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $C1 billion ($750 million) over the next 12 months. The company...  ( 22 min )

Why the authors of 'Overtime' say prospects for working longer are less rosy than many thin  ( 26 min )

The co-founder of Texas-based software firm Slync has been accused of misleading investors and shortchanging employees.  ( 47 min )

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Digital Ally, Inc (NASDAQ: DGLY) sought withdrawal of the registration from the U.S. SEC. Digital Ally no longer wished to conduct a public offering of its securities. The SEC did not declare the registration effective, and the company did not trade in the securities under the registration statement. In January, the company filed for a common stock offering of an undisclosed size. Digital Ally intended to use the proceeds of this offering for new product development and general corporate purpose  ( 45 min )

At excessive numbers, the box tickers and taskmasters tip into "busywork" and create more unnecessary work for the “creators.”  ( 49 min )

Bitcoin and Ether prices strengthened in Wednesday afternoon trade, along with all other top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Cardano led gains at 6.91%, followed by Dogecoin at 5.21%, though prices of top 10 tokens remain subdued on the week.  ( 45 min )

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought 60 million of Taiwan Semi shares in the third quarter of 2022, only to sell most of them by the fourth quarter.  ( 23 min )

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold billions of dollars worth of shares in a Taiwanese chip maker just months after taking a stake in the company.  ( 24 min )

Berkshire Hathaway has made a near-total exit from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) just three months after pumping $4.1 billion into the chip manufacturer.  ( 47 min )

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The bank said net profit fell to £1.04 billion, equivalent to $1.2 billion, in the three months to December, down from £1.08 billion a year earlier.  ( 25 min )

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Now is not a good time to be working in Britain’s car industry. Nobody said the shift to electric vehicles was going to be smooth, but the true scale of the disruption is only just starting to be understood.  ( 47 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. dropped as much as 3.7% after a filing showed Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. slashed its stake in the chip giant. Most Read from BloombergNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsGunman Kills Three at Michigan State; Suspect Found DeadUS Inflation Stays Elevated, Adding Pressure for More Fed HikesAmerica's Priciest Neighborhoods Are Changing as the Ultra-Rich Move to FloridaUS Says 3 Mystery Objects  ( 46 min )

After initially falling as strong retail sales data stoked inflation concerns, U.S. stocks rallied to end the session on Feb. 15, closing with gains.  ( 10 min )

As Republicans and Democrats debate the future of Social Security, the cost of the program is growing because of inflation and the aging population.  ( 12 min )

Personal loan rates are slightly up this week for most borrowers, though the average rate declined for those with Poor credit.  ( 10 min )

The EV maker will allow rival brands to use at least 7,500 of its domestic chargers, including 3,500 Superchargers, by the end of next year.  ( 12 min )

A leading indicator is a measurable set of data that, if monitored, can give some insight into the future behavior of the economy or a business.  ( 19 min )

Homebuilder Index gains for second straight month  ( 10 min )

Form W-4 determines how much tax your employer will withhold from your paycheck, so ensure it is filled out correctly.  ( 18 min )

You can repair your credit for free if you do it yourself. A credit repair company costs monthly, usually through monthly fees that can run up to about $150.  ( 17 min )

Passive income is earnings from a rental property, limited partnership, or other enterprise in which a person is not actively involved.  ( 21 min )

Organized retail crime (ORC), or organized retail theft, is the large-scale theft of retail merchandise with the intention of reselling it at a profit.  ( 16 min )

Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade have similar features and product offerings for investors and traders at all levels.  ( 17 min )

Investopedia and NY1 are teaming up on a series of biweekly updates tracking the health of New York City’s economy, highlighting the best and worst-performing areas of New York's housing, tourism, leisure and hospitality metrics.  ( 12 min )

A financial plan is a document detailing a person’s current money situation and long-term monetary goals, as well as strategies to achieve them.  ( 18 min )

Learn about the similarities and differences between the S&P 500 and the Russell 1000 indices and why investors may choose one over the other.  ( 15 min )

Mortgage rates have climbed again, raising most averages to within close range of their highest 2023 levels.  ( 13 min )

After rising for two days to approach its 2023 high, the 30-year mortgage average held steady, though Jumbo rates climbed.  ( 12 min )

These are the funds that track the S&P 500 with the lowest fees and most liquidity.  ( 14 min )

Consumers are clearly still willing to open their wallets. Retail sales bounced back from a disappointing holiday shopping season despite inflationary pressures.  ( 12 min )

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission voted 3-2 to cut the standard settlement cycle to one business day after the transaction from two. The new standard will apply to most broker-dealer securities transactions and will take full effect on May 28, 2024.  ( 10 min )

The wholesale energy market is quite different from traditional financial markets and potential trader need to thoroughly understand the nuances.  ( 19 min )

Citadel Securities and Soros Fund Management made crypto-related investments in Q4 2022. Investments include Silvergate Bank, MicroStrategy, and Marathon.  ( 12 min )

Berkshire did not exit or enter any positions, but it made large cuts to companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Activision Blizzard.  ( 12 min )

Find out what you should expect if you invest $10,000 in the S&P 500 exchange-traded fund and wait 20 years.  ( 19 min )

Annuities can provide guaranteed income for life, but investors should make sure they’re aware of all the fees and expenses they may have to pay.  ( 16 min )

Shares of Airbnb (ABNB) are surging over 10% in early trading Wednesday, while those of Tripadvisor (TRIP) are up slightly after the online booking companies reported results that beat analyst estimates on stronger travel demand.  ( 10 min )

A financial crisis is a situation where the value of assets drop rapidly and is often triggered by a panic or a run on banks.  ( 25 min )

The three the top three credit bureaus are Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Learn what they do, how they determine your credit score, and why their credit scores differ.  ( 19 min )

Even though 2023 is just getting started, major companies like Amazon and Disney have already announced substantial layoffs.  ( 14 min )

See the historical performance of the S&P 500 Index. Learn more about the factors that affect the S&P 500 average return.  ( 16 min )

A grant deed, also known as a special warranty deed, is a legal document used to transfer ownership of real property.  ( 16 min )

The principal-agent problem is a conflict in priorities between a person or a group and the representative authorized to act for them.  ( 17 min )

Relationship management is a strategy in which an organization maintains an ongoing level of engagement with its audience and supply chain.  ( 14 min )

Tax-loss harvesting is a strategy investors use to offset capital gains liabilities with losses in other assets. Cryptocurrency's rough 2022 may be a good time to apply it.  ( 13 min )

Those who pay work-related expenses can save literally thousands on their taxes by establishing an FSA account and making regular 401(k) contributions.  ( 17 min )

Form 1040 is the standard U.S. individual tax return form that taxpayers use to file their annual income tax returns with the IRS.  ( 25 min )

Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments are two of the top brokers for U.S. traders and investors. Which is right for you?  ( 15 min )

The EV maker will allow rival brands to use at least 7,500 of its domestic chargers, including 3,500 Superchargers, by the end of next year.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Airbnb (ABNB) are surging over 10% in early trading Wednesday, while those of Tripadvisor (TRIP) are up slightly after the online booking companies reported results that beat analyst estimates on stronger travel demand.  ( 1 min )

Vooral moslims zijn de dupe van arbeidsdiscriminatie op basis van etnische afkomst, blijkt uit onderzoek. Lezers van NU.nl vragen zich af hoe het zit met discriminatie op de arbeidsmarkt op basis van leeftijd. Dat is een van de meest voorkomende vormen van arbeidsmarktdiscriminatie. Maar niet alleen vijftigplussers zijn het slachtoffer.  ( 6 min )

Vooral moslims zijn de dupe van arbeidsdiscriminatie op basis van etnische afkomst, blijkt uit onderzoek. Lezers van NU.nl vragen zich af hoe het zit met discriminatie op de arbeidsmarkt op basis van leeftijd. Dat is een van de meest voorkomende vormen van arbeidsmarktdiscriminatie. Maar niet alleen vijftigplussers zijn het slachtoffer.  ( 6 min )

Vooral moslims zijn de dupe van arbeidsdiscriminatie op basis van etnische afkomst, blijkt uit onderzoek. Lezers van NU.nl vragen zich af hoe het zit met discriminatie op de arbeidsmarkt op basis van leeftijd. Dat is een van de meest voorkomende vormen van arbeidsmarktdiscriminatie. Maar niet alleen vijftigplussers zijn het slachtoffer.  ( 6 min )

De linkse oppositiepartijen stemmen in met het wetsvoorstel over de herinvoering van de basisbeurs. Wel zijn ze teleurgesteld over de bedragen die het kabinet ervoor uittrekt. De Tweede Kamer debatteerde woensdag over het voorstel, dat ervoor moet zorgen dat studenten vanaf september weer maandelijks een bedrag op hun rekening gestort krijgen.  ( 3 min )

Supermarktketen Albert Heijn (AH) heeft in alle winkels dynamisch afprijzen geïntroduceerd. Producten als vlees, kip, verse pasta's en salades worden verder afgeprijsd naarmate de houdbaarheidsdatum nadert. De kortingspercentages lopen op tot 70 procent aan het eind van de dag.  ( 4 min )

Nadat eerder al het huisvuil op straat bleef liggen in Utrecht, Rotterdam, Den Haag, Almere en veel andere steden, is vanaf komende maandag Amsterdam aan de beurt. Vakbonden hebben aangekondigd de stakingen uit te breiden.  ( 3 min )

VDL Nedcar in Born gaat voor BMW elektrische Mini Cooper cabriolets bouwen. Een woordvoerder van VDL bevestigt het nieuws aan NU.nl. Voor zover bekend is het voor het eerst dat in Nederland een volledig elektrische personenauto gebouwd wordt.  ( 3 min )

Sinds de oprichting van Giro555 in 1989 is bij 49 landelijke inzamelacties al voor meer dan 1 miljard euro aan geld gedoneerd. Woensdag houdt Giro555 een landelijke inzamelactie voor slachtoffers van de aardbevingen in Turkije en Syrië. Maar wanneer besluiten we om iets te doneren?  ( 6 min )

De verkoop van luxeschoenen, -tassen en -kleren van Gucci is in de laatste drie maanden 14 procent gedaald. De plotse heropening van de maatschappij in China leidde tot een grote golf aan coronabesmettingen. Daardoor moesten winkels in die belangrijke markt een tijdlang dicht blijven.  ( 3 min )

Op de arbeidsmarkt hebben mensen met een beperking vaak last van vooroordelen. Hr-bemiddelingsbureau Equal Recruitment wil de beoordeling van kandidaten - met een beperking - eerlijker maken door hen te laten spreken met blinde recruiters. Waarom wil het bureau dat?  ( 7 min )

Chipmachinemaker ASML heeft recent ontdekt dat een medewerker in China bedrijfsinformatie verduisterde. Dat bevestigt een woordvoerder van het concern uit Veldhoven aan NU.nl naar aanleiding van een vermelding in het jaarverslag.  ( 3 min )

Elon Musk heeft aangekondigd dat hij de macht over Twitter eind dit jaar wil overdragen aan een opvolger. Voor die tijd wil de miljardair het bedrijf verder stabiliseren. Volgens de ondernemer stond Twitter eerder nog op het randje van faillissement.  ( 3 min )

Chipmachinemaker ASML heeft recent ontdekt dat een medewerker in China bedrijfsinformatie verduisterde. Dat bevestigt een woordvoerder van het concern uit Veldhoven aan NU.nl.  ( 3 min )

Nog een paar maanden en dan komt er een einde aan het leenstelsel voor studenten. Zij krijgen, zo is de bedoeling, vanaf september maandelijks weer een bedrag op hun rekening gestort door de overheid. De Tweede Kamer debatteert vandaag over het wetsvoorstel, maar veel staat al vast. De belangrijkste zaken nog even op een rijtje.  ( 6 min )

Supermarktbedrijf Ahold Delhaize heeft eind 2022 de omzet en winst flink opgevoerd. Er werd voor 23,4 miljard euro aan voedingsmiddelen en andere producten verkocht, 16 procent meer dan een jaar eerder. Dat resulteerde in een winst van ongeveer 1 miljard euro.  ( 3 min )

Bierconcern Heineken verkocht in 2022 bijna 257 miljoen hectoliter bier, een stijging van bijna 7 procent ten opzichte van een jaar eerder. Tegelijkertijd werden prijzen verhoogd zodat er na duurdere energie, personeel, hop en graan toch meer geld overbleef.  ( 3 min )

In Nederland was de inflatie eind 2022 het hoogst sinds de jaren zeventig, maar de nieuwste inflatiecijfers in Argentinië zijn nog vele malen hoger. In januari waren prijzen in Argentinië 98,8 procent hoger dan een jaar eerder.  ( 3 min )

Meerdere reizigers in het openbaar vervoer zagen afgelopen tijd ongewild geld van hun rekening verdwijnen. Dat komt doordat het sinds februari mogelijk is om in- en uit te checken met de bankpas. Dat inchecken gebeurt zelfs als mensen contactloos betalen met hun pas hebben uitgezet.  ( 5 min )

Nog een paar maanden en dan komt er een einde aan het leenstelsel voor studenten. Zij krijgen, zo is de bedoeling, vanaf september maandelijks weer een bedrag op hun rekening gestort door de overheid. De Tweede Kamer debatteert vandaag over het wetsvoorstel, maar veel staat al vast. De belangrijkste zaken nog even op een rijtje.  ( 6 min )

In vier Nederlandse gemeenten was de gemiddelde prijs voor een koophuis vorig jaar minder dan een kwart miljoen euro. Het gaat om Pekela, Kerkrade, Brunssum en Eemsdelta. Ook zijn er nog eens bijna twintig gemeenten waar de gemiddelde prijs onder de drie ton ligt. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 3 min )

Hogere uitkeringen en minimumlonen zorgen niet dat we gezonder leven of tevredener zijn. Hulp bieden bij schulden of het goedkoper maken van gezonde producten is daarvoor een beter middel. Dat stelt het Sociaal en Cultureel Planbureau (SCP) op basis van onderzoek.  ( 3 min )

President Biden appointed Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard, a proponent of accommodative monetary policy, to lead his economic policy team  ( 11 min )

Spurred by the collapse of FTX, experts testify that crypto should be more regulated.  ( 11 min )

Burger King parent company Restaurant Brands International (QSR) reported slowing sales growth for the fourth quarter of 2022, sending shares lower.  ( 11 min )

A new report from the CFPB shows a smaller percentage of households have debt collections on their credit report.  ( 11 min )

A Roth IRA and 401(k) are both great tax-saving vehicles for retirement dollars, but check out the differences before you pick one over the other.  ( 22 min )

U.S. stock markets recovered from early losses to end mixed on Feb. 14 as consumer price index (CPI) data showed an uptick in inflation in January.  ( 10 min )

While administration policies and appointments can somewhat influence the economy, the president's ability to impact markets is generally indirect and marginal.  ( 16 min )

Newsletter for the latest financial news and trends with our newsletters..  ( 6 min )

BrightScope is a financial information company that primarily helps retirement market-focused asset managers identify, target, and retain clients.  ( 15 min )

401(k) plans have evolved to include a number of different types for large and small employers. Here is a basic guide to the types of 401(k) plans.  ( 20 min )

All but a few won't arrive until 2025 at the earliest as plane makers struggle to meet demand amid a surge in air travel.  ( 11 min )

The highest jump in consumer prices in three months spurred concern that Fed rate hikes will cause a recession this year.  ( 11 min )

The term credit limit is the maximum amount of credit a financial institution extends to a client, for instance on a credit card or a line of credit.  ( 16 min )

Roku reports Q4 results after markets close on Feb. 15. Inflation could weaken ad revenue, leading to a loss, despite strong accounts growth.  ( 11 min )

Cash equivalents are highly liquid investment securities that can be converted to cash easily and are found on a company's balance sheet.  ( 20 min )

This week saw CD rate movement mostly in the shorter terms, with the majority of terms showing no change from last week.  ( 11 min )

An activist investor acquires a significant minority stake in a public company to influence its management.  ( 22 min )

Consumer prices rose more than expected in January, led by rising energy and shelter costs, signaling that the Federal Reserve may have to be more aggressive in raising interest rates to tame inflation.  ( 11 min )

Making more money and moving into a higher marginal tax bracket will not lower your take-home or net pay.  ( 21 min )

If Congress outlaws the popular Chinese-owned app rivals including Meta and Snap could benefit.  ( 15 min )

A home equity loan is a consumer loan allowing homeowners to borrow against the equity in their home.  ( 22 min )

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. revealed several changes to its stock portfolio in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Tuesday. Many investors follow the company's moves closely because of Buffett's remarkably successful investing record over the decades. Berkshire picked up nearly 21 million more shares in the iPhone maker during the final three months of last year to give it 915.6 million shares at the end of 2022.  ( 47 min )

One example: The company's stake in Apple rose slightly, but that wasn't because Warren Buffett bought more shares.  ( 23 min )

Berkshire cuts its stake in the chip maker by nearly 90%. Taiwan Semi stock is down 3% in after-hours trading  ( 23 min )

Warren Buffett’s conglomerate didn’t open new positions in any companies.  ( 25 min )

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“In commercial real estate, there’s certainly a lot of potential stress in the office market. It’s a long movie though," said Wells Fargo CFO Mike Santomassimo.  ( 16 min )

Stocks moving in after-hours: Airbnb, TripAdvisor, Devon Energy  ( 45 min )

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The rate on U.S. six-month Treasury bills surpassed 5% on Tuesday, meaning investors can earn even more on their short-term cash.  ( 22 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. bulked up its investments in Apple Inc., Paramount Global and Louisiana-Pacific Corp. even as it trimmed a number of positions across its portfolio.Most Read from BloombergNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsGunman Kills Three at Michigan State; Suspect Found DeadUS Inflation Stays Elevated, Adding Pressure for More Fed HikesTreasury Yields Climb on Bets for June Fed Hike: Markets WrapGuess Who Loses After Florid  ( 45 min )

Salesforce is looking at new ways to cut costs as activist investors continue to put pressure on the company. Today, Insider was reporting that the company is implementing much stricter performance measurements for engineering, with some salespeople being put under pressure to quit or succumb to harsh performance policies of their own. This is consistent with what sources have been telling TechCrunch.  ( 47 min )

Devon Energy Corp (NYSE: DVN) shares are trading lower in Tuesday’s after-hours session after the company reported fourth-quarter results. What Happened: Devon Energy reported adjusted fourth-quarter earnings of $1.66 per share, which missed average analyst estimates of $1.75 per share, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Operating cash flow totaled $1.9 billion in the fourth quarter, up 18% year-over-year, resulting in $1.1 billion in free cash flow for the quarter. Devon Energy said productio  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bond traders were once again forced to rethink the Federal Reserve’s path after inflation data showed prices remain stubbornly high. They now expect the Fed to continue raising interest rates through June and no longer see a rate cut as a sure bet this year.Most Read from BloombergNew Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Rake In ProfitsGunman Kills Three at Michigan State; Suspect Found DeadUS Says 3 Mystery Objects Likely Private, With No China LinkAmerica's Priciest Neig  ( 48 min )